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Max Friz (October 1, 1883 – June 9, 1966) [citation needed] was a German mechanical engineer specializing in engine design. He was the key contributor of engine design and innovation that led to the founding of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) in 1917.
- Royal Building Trade School in Stuttgart-Esslingen
- German
- Critical contributions to the founding of BMW AG
- Mechanical Engineering
Jul 19, 2017 · Who was Max Friz? The origins of BMW motorcycles in the engineering ferment of WWI. By Kevin Cameron. July 19, 2017. Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge,...
footing. Max Friz, who soon becomes BMW's head designer, turns his full attention to the motorcycle. In December 1922, hardly 4 weeks after the order was issued, Friz has already put the first BMW motorcycle on the drawing board to original scale. The core is the new drive concept of the BMW flat twin "boxer" engine. FIRST NAME LAST NAME CITY
Oct 2, 2020 · BMW celebrates 137 birthday of Max Friz, father of the boxer engine. BMW motorcycles are perhaps best known for their horizontally-opposed twin engines, known throughout as “boxer twins” – an engine design that remained virtually unchanged for almost 100 years now.
From 1917, Max Friz became Chief Designer at BMW, turning his attention to his great passion: developing the motorcycle. In just four weeks, he put the complete design to paper. His vision, the BMW R 32, will be showcased at the German Motor Show in September 2023. The rest is history.
Apr 5, 2018 · Max Friz was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Munich College of Advanced Technology in 1954, 9 years after leaving BMW. He died on June 9, 1966. Hans Muth. Muth’s entry into BMW’s...
Max Friz (1883 in Urach – 1966 in Tegernsee) was a German mechanical engineer specializing in engine design. He was the key contributor of engine design and innovation that led to the founding of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) in 1917. Contents. 1 Early life. 2 Automobiles. 3 See also. 4 External links. Early life.
