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How the First BMW 3 Series Almost Became a Hatchback

How the First BMW 3 Series Almost Became a Hatchback

Over the last decades, the BMW 3 Series has become synonymous with compact luxury sedans, embodying the brand’s essence of performance and refinement. However, its debut as the E21 model in 1975 tells a fascinating…

How BMWs Got Their Names

How BMWs Got Their Names

The current naming convention of BMWs may appear logical now, but it hasn’t always been that way. This article provides insight into the origins of BMW names and their evolution. Steve Saxty, author of “BMW:…

You Can Buy This Six-Cylinder BMW 3 Series E21 That Was Never Sold In The US

Watch How the BMW 3-Series Evolved Over 40 Years

Watch How the BMW 3-Series Evolved Over 40 Years

This video from Donut Media follows the evolution of the BMW 3 Series, from the E21-chassis 1975 316  and the E30 M3 to the F80-chassis 2015 M3. Over its lengthy existence, BMW 3 Series has…