CLASSIC BMW 328 NOMINATED FOR CAR OF THE CENTURY

Whitby, Ontario, March 4, 1999... The BMW 328 roadster, produced between
1936-1940, has been named one of 25 finalists for Car of the Century by a world
wide panel of automotive journalists. The program began in 1996 with an initial
list of 700 eligible cars that has been narrowed to the 25 recently announced.

"We are thrilled to have the BMW 328 as one of 25 nominees for the Car of the
Century," states Mr. Hendrik von Kuenheim, President and CEO of BMW Canada
Inc.. "What made the 328 such a huge success 60 years ago - sporty performance,
enduring styling and Mille Miglia-winning reliability - still remains a
hallmark of our marque today. This honour is certainly a testament to the
engineering and design heritage of BMW."

The BMW 328 is a milestone in automobile history and was the most successful
sports car of the 1930s. Making its competition debut at the famed Nürburgring
racetrack in June 1936, the BMW 328 proved unbeatable in international
sportscar races in the two-liter class. This high performance sportscar proved
suitable not only for the BMW factory drivers, but also perfect for everyday
motoring. The elegantly cowled back wheels, long hood and distinctive dashboard
made the 328 an instant hit with sportscar aficionados of the '30s, and helped
set styling trends still in evidence today.

The BMW 328 is a milestone in automobile history and was the most successful
sports car of the 1930s. Making its competition debut at the famed Nürburgring
racetrack in June 1936, the BMW 328 proved unbeatable in international
sportscar races in the two-liter class. This high performance sportscar proved
suitable not only for the BMW factory drivers, but also perfect for everyday
motoring. The elegantly cowled back wheels, long hood and distinctive dashboard
made the 328 an instant hit with sportscar aficionados of the '30s, and helped
set styling trends still in evidence today.

The public can nominate 10 additional cars and vote for their favorite nominee
by going to the Car of the Century website located at www.cotc.com. An
international jury of automotive experts will select five finalists from the
possible 35 entries and then vote for the Car of the Century in December.

BMW Canada Inc., established in 1986 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG, is
responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury/performance automobiles and
motorcycles. With the recent addition of Land Rover Canada as a division of BMW
Canada, BMW Canada Inc. is now represented by a network of 46 automobile and 12
motorcycle retailers across the country.