BMW 3

The first 3 series was introduced in 1975. This model received the code name E21 and was available with a four cylinder engine as 316, 318, 320 and 320i. In 1977 the six cylinder 320 and 323i replaced the 320 and 320i four cylinder. In 1979 the 3 series received a small face lift and in 1981 the 315 came available. At the end of 1982 the new E30 3 series was introduced. It was available as four cylinder 316 / 318i or as six cylinder 320i / 323i. In 1985 the 325i replaced the 323i
and the 324d diesel came available. Also available now were the four wheel drive 325ix and the 320i / 325i Convertible. At the end of 1987 the 3 series received a small face lift and BMW introduced the 324td turbodiesel and the 3 series Touring. In November 1990 the new E36 3 series came available. It had a M40 four cylinder in the 316i / 318i or the new M50 6 cylinder in the 320i / 325i. In 1991 BMW added the 325td turbodiesel and in 1992 the Coupe came available. A new Convertible was introduced in 1993 and all four cylinder models received the new M43 engine. Also new were the 316i Coupe and the 325tds turbodiesel Sedan. At the end of 1993 BMW introduced the 316i / 318ti Compact and in 1994 the new four cylinder 318tds turbodiesel came available. The 328i replaced the 325i and the Convertible was now
also available as four cylinder 318i and six cylinder 320i. In 1995 the E36 Touring replaced the E30 Touring and in 1996 a four cylinder 318is Sedan came available. The 316i Touring and a 323ti Compact were added a year later. In 1998 BMW
introduced the new E46 3 series. It was available as four cylinder 318i / 320d and as six cylinder 320i / 323i / 328i. The 320d was a four cylinder diesel wich replaced the old E36 six cylinder diesels. In 1999 the Coupe and Touring came available and BMW introduced the 316i Sedan and the six cylinder 330d diesel. The new E46 convertible and a new 330i and 330ix four wheel drive will be introduced this year.

The First Out Of Three BMW M3 GTS Has Just Arrived At G-Power

The BMW M3 GTS seams to have all it takes for being the ultimate BMW M3: lightweight body parts, carbon aerodynamic parts, titanium exhaust, racing suspension, roll cage and racing bucket seats for six-point seatbelts. BMW is right when they call it an “extreme athlete for street and racetrack”.

G-POWER M3 Supercharger System: Quality Made In Germany

For the current BMW M3, G-POWER offers an exquisite supercharger system that sets new standards in regards of design, quality and performance.

THE NEW BMW M3 COUPE WITH COMPETITION PACKAGE

The world’s first high performance car with Auto Start-Stop

AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupé reaches 288.7 km/h in Nardò

Third World Record in Succession: AC Schnitzer builds fastest diesel car

New BMW M3 Coupé Edition model launched

The BMW M3, a car which has long been an automotive benchmark, is now available as a special Edition model. This ultimate M3 comes with a 10mm lower ride height for enhanced dynamic capability while the interior and exterior offer unique visual enhancements to differentiate them from the standard M3 Coupé. 

Second World Record in a Row : AC Schnitzer builds fastest gas car

This year on 20th and 21st October 2007. AC Schnitzer, with its Concept Car GP3.10 GAS POWERED, was the world's first company to turn the event motto "Beyond 300 km/h” into reality with a liquid gas powered vehicle >>

AC Schnitzer presents the M3 in Essen

AC Schnitzer is presenting a truly athletic team at the Essen Motor Show. In the Aachen interpretation of the M3 coupé, AC Schnitzer debuts a very eagerly awaited member of the squad. >>

The new BMW M3 Coupé

BMW UK has announced details of the new BMW M3 Coupé, a model that 21 years ago created an entirely new segment for super-high-performance compact cars. In the past two decades and three previous generations, the M3 has proved a success on road and track >>

The best ‘real world’ sports car?

One of the UK’s leading motoring websites has awarded the BMW 3 Series Coupé its coveted Car of the Year title. In its annual poll nearly a quarter of readers voted the sleek new coupé MSN Car of the Year 2007, placing it ahead of supercar rivals such as the Ferrari 599 GTB and the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

The BMW M3 Concept Car

The name M3 is a symbol of unique performance on the racetrack and in everyday motoring. For more than two decades, the BMW M3 has represented the athletic heart of the brand in its most fundamental and succinct form. >>

BMW 3 Series coupe from HAMANN

BMW’s trump card in the two-door sedan segment is the 3 Series coupe. This elegantly proportioned model lends itself perfectly to accentuating its sporty appeal by adding new details.

September 2006: a new BMW for every day of the month

BMW has announced the start of production and prices for a plethora of new models, making September 2006 BMW’s largest ever single month for model introductions in the UK. A total of 32 new models will arrive, including the new 3 Series Coupé, the revised X3 Sports Activity Vehicle and, BMW’s most expensive model ever, the new BMW M6 Convertible. New engine derivatives for 3 Series Saloon and Touring, and Exclusive Editions for the 7 Series range, also join the BMW line up >>

The new BMW 3 Series Coupé

Twin-turbo technology for the 3 Series
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The new BMW M3 CS Coupé

BMW is set to enrich its M car line-up with the launch of the M3 CS. Based on the multi-award winning M3 Coupé, the M3 CS, available to order now in the UK, adds key performance ingredients from 2003’s exclusive M3 CSL. >>

BMW 3 history

When BMW bought the Dixi car works at Eisenach ( East Germany), they also acquired the license for the Austin Seven. They were soon building the "Wartburg" this sports car had a two-seater body and an 18 hp engine, which gained the first racing successes on four wheels for this Munich-based company. >>