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Makes that start with the letter M:
Maybach. Mazda. McLaren. Mercedes-Benz.
Which car is M? ›
The most popular car brands beginning with 'M' are Mercedes and Mini.
What is the M luxury car brand? ›
Maybach (Mercedes-Benz)
The logo is a double “M” standing for Maybach Motorenbau, the car's original manufacturer. The Maybach is a variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but it is more luxurious, and you will see both logos on the car.
What car has the first letter M? ›
M: Mercedes-Benz, Maserati , Mazda , Maybach, Mini, McLaren, Mitsubishi , MG, ///M , Mahindra, Mercury, Mustang, Mosler, Mack , MAN, Mazzanti , Mansory, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), Morgan, Microcar , Merkurm , Maxus, Mitsuoka, Melkus, Mastretta, Marlin , Mills Extreme Vehicles (MEV), MK, Marcos, Morris.
What is an M vehicle? ›
In the mid-20th century BMW was heavily involved in the racing scene. In order to distinguish the vehicles that BMW put on the track from those available to the public, the company created the "M" branding and the BMW M division of the company. The letter "M", in this case, stands for "Motorsport".
Who makes M cars? ›
BMW M models are real sports cars. From saloons and coupés to SUVs, racing technology such as M sports suspension, engines, and typical M tuning make these sporty vehicles the ultimate blend of luxury and performance.
What was the first M car? ›
The very first BMW road car to be blessed with the now iconic BMW M badge was in fact a supercar, ingeniously named the BMW M1. Launched in 1978, the M1 is the only ever mid-engined M car.
What car has the M logo? ›
The familiar M with the three stripes first appeared on the BMW M1, presented in 1978, which featured both the BMW and the M logo and was the first car developed entirely in-house by BMW M GmbH.
What is the M on a car? ›
The "M" or Manual shift lever position can be used to step the transmission up or down through 7 pre-programmed gears manually. When you shift from "D" (Drive) to "M" (Manual), the shift indicator in the instrument panel will indicate the current gear.
Who makes the M car? ›
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures performance cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s.
On the other hand, BMW M Sport is a package that adds sporty styling elements and some performance enhancements to standard BMW models. The M Sport package typically includes upgrades such as sport-tuned suspension, larger wheels and tires, a sport steering wheel, sport seats, and aerodynamic enhancements.
What is an M type car? ›
The first of a long line of MG sports cars to carry the Midget name, the M Type was based on the new Morris Minor launched at the same Olympia Motor Show in 1928. In the 1920s, the Oxford firm Morris Garages established a business building Morris-derived sporting cars under the direction of Cecil Kimber.
What car brand has an M in a circle? ›
Mercedes-Benz Logo Meaning - Apply for Daimler company registered in June 1909 pointed star as a car flag, the symbol of landing on water and air mechanization. Coupled with a circle around it in 1916, set with four small stars in the top of the circle, the following Mercedes "Mercedes" word.
