This BMW has been cut in half like bread so you can see all of its inner components and it’s an educational experience for any car lover
- This German Museum has chopped a car in half
- It looks like a BMW E60 is being used for educational purposes
- People are enjoying seeing how a car works internally
Published on Mar 07, 2025 at 10:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Mar 07, 2025 at 10:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This German museum is displaying a BMW that has been cut in half, so you get a fantastic cross section of what’s going on inside your car when you’re driving.
The BMW looks to be an E60, and the fact it has been cut in half should feel sacrilegious, but as it’s in a museum, it’s working extremely well as an educational aid.
Visitors to the German Museum of Technology are ready to learn about the inner workings of vehicles, as the giant plane situated outside makes clear.
But this funny cross-section has been well-received by visitors and the internet alike, after it went viral on social media.
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Where to find this half-car
Visitors to the Museum of Technology in Berlin were delighted by a recent display, constructed to teach people about the inner workings of cars.
A BMW – possibly an E60 – has been chopped in half from top to tail, and the parts labeled as an educational aid.
This is not the first time a car has been cut in half.
But it is the first time the Berlin museum has done something like this.
You would think that gearheads would be upset that a car has been wasted like this.
In fact, it looks as though it’s gone down well, with most people finding it interesting.
Inside the sliced BMW
It would be interesting to know why the museum picked this specific BMW.
But has a lot of cross-sections of parts you’d find in every vehicle, regardless of make or model.
They include the engine block, pistons, fuel injectors, and oil pump which stay fairly consistent between all makes and models.
But things like the front MacPherson strut setup have a very specific geometry for the BMW E60.
As do some external parts, like the uniquely shaped iconic headlights.
Whether you drive a BMW or not, it’s time to travel to Berlin to check out this exhibition. You’ll see what’s really going on inside your car.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
