The BMW 3 Series features luxury executive cars manufactured since 1975. The collection's five generations include five compact body styles: a 2-door coupe, a 2-door convertible, a 4-door saloon, a 5-door touring car, and a 5-door hatchback or liftback". The 3 Series first gained popularity as a result of its fuel efficiency in the midst of the 1970s oil crisis and it's retained a very high market share ever since.
The 3 Series has been manufactured in Leipzig, Munich, Jakarta, Tehran, and several other cities around the world. The plants currently install twelve engine options, two of which are new N-series BMW inline engines featuring technological innovations such as lightweight magnesium and aluminum construction, electric water pumps, and variable valve timing. The various... View more engines' fuel economy ratings are impressive: 23 mpg city/ 30 mpg highway is among the many options.
The BMW 3 Series car has seen five generations since 1975. The first generation (1975-1983) featured only a two-door saloon model. It served as the replacement for the BMW 2002. While its exterior was similar to its predecessor's, it was defined by its well-received dual headlights. Meanwhile, the interior featured rounded and padded edges for better safety. The second generation (1982-1994) brought BMW's most powerful car yet with the 3 Series M sports model. The third generation E36, which was produced from 1990 until 2000, had more of an executive feel. The fourth generation features entry-level or compact luxury cars, and the present fifth generation is available with four body styles as well as front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. These stand out for their incorporation of ultramodern communication and entertainment technologies.
The fifth generation of BMW 3 Series cars is available in eight trims including sedans, touring cars, convertibles, and coupes. A top choice is the sporty BMW M3 convertible. Its dynamic elegance makes it practical for business calls and pleasure cruising alike. For an extra-sporty look, choose this model with 19-inch wheels and a shiny black finish.
The latest BMW 3 Series cars are not only beautiful, they also have outstanding safety reviews. US News and World Report dubbed the car #1 in its class after analyzing more than 100 reviews and test drives. The reliable 3 Series boasts a unique wet-weather braking system and won a five-star score in side-impact testing for passengers and drivers alike in 2010. Each sedan in the 3 Series is automatically equipped with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, front airbags, front-side airbags, side curtain airbags, and tires that can safety be used even when flat. For these reasons and more, the 3 Series typically represents about 40% of BMW's annual sales. View less
