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F30 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Oct 2015

In the middle of its fortieth year and its sixth-generation, BMW updated its venerable 3 Series with a slight tweak to exterior looks, but a more significant refresh of drivetrains. A new 340i took the...

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F30 3 Series sedan

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Feb 2012

Discontinued: Sep 2015

BMW launched the sixth-generation 3 Series in February 2012 with an all-new body, value pricing, increased personalisation options, more space, better dynamics and significant efficiency improvements....

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E90 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: May 2005

Discontinued: Jan 2012

BMW’S fifth-generation 3 Series was the last of its passenger cars to gain the controversial Chris Bangle ‘flame surface’ look – and the result from critics was mixed, mainly because...

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E46 II 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Oct 2001

Discontinued: Apr 2005

It was good news all-round for keen drivers, with sharpened suspension and steering joining the sleeker nose and tail-lift. Better still, the four-cylinder E46 3 Series gained BMW’s excellent Valvetronic...

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Top^From 1990 to 1999

E46 I 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Sep 1998

Discontinued: Oct 2001

With fierce rivalry from Audi’s A4 and the Mercedes C-class, BMW raised the stakes in refinement and presentation with the bigger E46 model. Space, safety and handling also improved. The 87kW 318i...

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E36 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Apr 1991

Discontinued: Aug 1998

Except for the carryover M40 engine in the 318i, the E36 was all new, with 5 Series-inspired styling, revised 24-valve six-cylinder engines (110kW 320i, 141kW 325i) a bigger body, sophisticated Z-axle...

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Top^From 1980 to 1989

E30 II 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Nov 1988

Discontinued: Mar 1991

By 1988 BMW dropped its ETA engine cars and introduced the 125kW 325i, to much acclaim. It represented the only E30 facelift, which brought with it revised suspension, interior trim, grille, bumpers,...

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E30 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: May 1983

Discontinued: Dec 1987

Capturing the Zeitgeist of its era, the second generation 3 Series had crisp, teutonic styling, a solid cabin and the lusty 105kW six-cylinder engine 323i to its credit. In comparison, the 75kW four-cylinder...

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Top^From 1970 to 1979

E21 3 Series

Make: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Released: Mar 1976

Discontinued: May 1983

Replacing the cult 2002, the two-door only E21 3 Series started its journey as the definitive compact executive/sports sedan. Initial critical reaction to the four-cylinder 320 was lukewarm, but fuel-injected...

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