Here is a little history of the BMW 3 series for anyone who does not already know. The BMW 3 Series is an entry level luxury car manufactured by the German car maker Bavarian Motor Works since May 1975. Heir to the 2002 coupe model, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles and multiple different trim levels including convertibles, 4 door, and recently all-wheel drive. It is BMW's best selling automobile for obvious reasons, accounting for nearly 40% of the company's auto sales and revenue in 2005.
Bavarian Motor Works unveiled its E21 in the midst of the oil crisis of 1973, luring in customers looking for both prestige and economy, almost doubling the auto-makers worldwide auto sales numbers in three years, and achieving numerous automotive world awards and recognitions. Thirty years later, the E46 was the best-selling car in its class, as ordinary in Asia and America as in Europe, while maintaining its prestigious brand and image.
The 3 series has also maintained it's amazing racing heritage it takes so much pride in. Then the M class of the 3 series, M3, debuted in the 1980. Sold as a daily driver and a track ready race car, M3's popularity as a sports sedan raised customer awareness of the 3 series brand. For all you E buffs, these cars can be differentiated by their platform, the 3 series product lineup was as follows:
- 1975-1983 E21 3 Series
- 1984-1994 E30 3 Series
- 1992-1998 E36 3 Series
- 1999-2006 E46 3 Series
- 2005-Present E90 3 Series Sedan
- 2006-Present E91 3 Series Wagon
- 2007-Present E92 3 Series Coupe
- 2007-Present E93 3 Series Convertible
The engines built into these amazing vehicles are as follows:
Engines:
318i and 318ti - 2.0 L Inline 4
323i - 2.5 L Inline 6
325i - 2.5 L Inline 6
328i - 3.0 L Inline 6
330i - 3.0 L Inline 6
335i - 3.0 L Twin Turbo Charged Inline 6
- M3 - 4.0 L V8 previously an Inline-6
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