BMW 3-Series - A Brief History For Buyers

The BMW 3 series is a vehicle that is popular around the world and it has an automotive giant BMW. A brief history of the Series 3 is highlighted below.

1600-2002 - 1966 to 1976
BMW almost facing bankruptcy with the 1500 and the decision was made to launch a small family room and made the 1600-2002 series, which itself became a legend automatic is a great success for the German car manufacturer . BMW 1600 could reach 60 mph in 13 seconds and the BMW 2002 Turbo is the first Central European turbo charged.
Thousands of 1600-2002 in the series left the production lines until his death in 1976 - which would not only follow the surprise BMW car, but also the world!

BMW 3 Series - 1976 to 1982
Which was followed by the BMW 3 Series, a car that rewrote the rules of the compact sedan. The first models were 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines but with a weight of just over 1000kg great player is guaranteed.
The model has been the launch of the BMW 320i with a four-cylinder engine in 125bhp with independent suspension.
On motor show in Frankfurt 1977 BMW 323i was launched with the first of six cylinders. The six bottles produced 143bhp and with the help of cutting edge electronics has enabled the delivery of an average 21mpg. The success of BMW cars and surprised by the end of 1982, more than one million BMW 3 series left the factory.

BMW 3 Series - 1983 to 1990
The second generation of BMW 3 series left other cars in its class behind. It is light, increased interior space and a wider range of engines more powerful than the first generation.
The straight-six cylinder 2.5 liter developed 171bhp - just 50bhp less than 2008 BMW 325i two-door coupe and was capable of 135 mph.
More information to come to the motor show in Frankfurt in 1985 when BMW has revealed the first M-powered 3 Series - BMW M3.
The BMW M3 established its reputation as the number one manufacturer of cars for the drivers! This car won the Touring Car Championship in the world in the late 1980s.
The second generation was just over two million units produced during its production.

BMW 3 Series - 1990 to 1998

The third generation of BMW 3 Series found another seller of the car based in Munich. The design has seen tremendous improvements in engineering and developing the chassis, including the final design of the rear axle set-up Z.
A range of body styles were launched, including the Touring estate, four-door, coupe and cabriolet - rebadged model two doors. The real anticipation was for the hardcore M3 into a new, new body.
BMW did not disappoint with a high-revving six-cylinder 3-liter producing 286bhp for the previous 2.5-liter. In 1995, the evolution of M3 was produced with a 3.2 liter six-cylinder, producing a massive 321bhp engine giving 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds.
And if this M3 in May have not been racing pedigree of the original, it was a hit with buyers. More than 2.7 million third-generation 3 Series were sold, and of these, 70,000 were m3s.

BMW 3 Series - 1998 to 2005
This generation of 3 Series has shown an extra 12 inches of legroom than the original model and following the huge success built by previous generations and as a proof of more than three million fourth generation of BMW 3 Series were sold.
The fourth generation of BMW 3 Series has been to demonstrate the power of the diesel in the world with the 184bhp BMW 330d delivery and more than 40mpg. In addition, the 320D with its 2-liter engine 150bhp became the largest selling vehicle in the BMW range.
The fourth generation BMW M3 is equipped with a 3.2-liter straight-six developing 343bhp giving a 0-60 mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

BMW 3 Series - 2005 to date
In 2005, the fifth generation of BMW 3 Series was launched with better management and a new line with two diesel and gasoline. The new unit provides 3 liters while the 272bhp twin-turbo 3-liter diesel makes an impressive 286bhp.
The latest generation of M3 has been produced with a V8 power plant built from aluminum.
The result is 420bhp and 0-62 mph in just 4.8 seconds, making it the fastest and most powerful production M3.

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