3 Series
Model Overview

“The most important thing is the cars are fun.
If your car isn’t, you’ve obviously got the wrong car.”
BMW released its E21 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis, nearly doubling BMW’s worldwide auto sales figures in three years. The 3 Series has also maintained BMW’s racing heritage. The M version of the 3 Series, M3, debuted in 1988.
There have been six generations; their respective chassis codes are:
BMW E21 – (1975–1983) 3 Series
BMW E30 – (1983–1991) 3 Series
BMW E36 – (1991–2000) 3 Series
BMW E46 – (1999–2006) 3 Series
BMW E90 – (2005–2011/EUR, 2006–2011/US) 3 Series saloon
BMW E91 – (2005–2011/EUR, 2006–2011/US) 3 Series Touring (Sports Wagon)
BMW E92 – (2007–2011) 3 Series Coupé
BMW E93 – (2007–2013) 3 Series Convertible
BMW F30 – (2012–) 3 Series saloon
BMW F31 – (2012–) 3 Series Touring (Sports Wagon)
3 Series Events
3 Series News

3 Series Munich Trip 2021
This event had to be postponed from 2020. The trip is capped at 20 participants and Autofahrt...

The new BMW M3 Competition Saloon and BMW M4 Competition Coupé
Latest generation M models blend searing performance with everyday usability Powered by a 510hp...

E30 Register Facebook Page
The iconic 3 series E30. Whether you own an E30 or simply admire them, please feel free to...
Technical material and resources
From the Straight Six archive
Gallery
Contacts
Chair:
Simon Maskell
E30 Model Rep:
Neil McDonald
F30/1/4 Model Rep:
Position Vacant
M3 Model Rep:
Position vacant
E21 Model Rep:
Kyri Nicolaou
E46 Model Rep:
Simon Maskell
E36 Model Rep:
Mischa Falkenau
F30/31/34 Model Rep:
Katie Littler
E90-E93 Model Rep:
VACANT
Specifications List
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