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With the new 3.2 models, Alpinas were now based on the 328i and its 2.8L engine, rather than 325i models. [27] Alpina B3 3.2. In 1995, the B8 was released. The B8 4.6 was based on the 4 litre V8 from the E34 5-series, put into a 328i-based shell. BMW V8s had coated bores which meant new blocks had to be cast by BMW specifically for Alpina V8s.
The pricing was also attractive, as the North American base price of the Compact (318ti) was $20,370 USD which undercut the next-cheapest BMW 3 Series (the 318i saloon) by $5070 USD. [ 2 ] The E36 Compact was popular in its home market in Europe, which prompted rival Mercedes-Benz to include a hatchback style for its C-Class lineup, known as ...
In June 2022, BMW revealed the first BMW M3 Touring, codenamed G81. Based on the seventh generation 3 Series, it marks the first time a BMW M Touring model reached the market. [ 27 ] The touring version of the M3 contains the same engine and interior setup as the M3 sedan, but extends the roof line to become a wagon .
New Class (sedans) 1962–1972: Mid-size luxury car New Class (coupés) 1965–1969: Grand tourer 02 Series: 1966–1977: Compact executive car New Six coupés (E9) 1968–1975: Grand tourer New Six sedans (E3) 1968–1977: Full-size luxury car 5 Series (E12) 1972–1981: Mid-size luxury car 3 Series (E21) 1975–1983: Compact executive car 6 ...
BMW also introduced a separate hatchback model under the 3 Series nameplate called the 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34). The F30 is the first generation of the 3 Series to be powered by a range of turbocharged engines exclusively and electric power steering (replacing the hydraulic power steering systems used previously). [ 4 ]
The E93 convertible was BMW's first model to use a retractable hardtop (folding metal roof), instead of the cloth roof as previously used. The E93 was one of first retractable hardtops in its price range. [26] [27] The "Comfort Access" option allows the roof to be raised and lowered using the key fob. The E93's side windows are 30 per cent ...
The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door saloon (sometimes referred to as a coupé) and convertible body styles, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon and wagon/estate body styles.
In its 14th year on April 5 to 8, 2018 at the WTC, the Manila International Auto Show (themed "Work & Play") featured: Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Kona, Ioniq Hybrid, all-new Veloster and all-new Santa Fe, Ford Mustang and Expedition, Subaru Eysight, BMW M2 and M1, Isuzu MU-X RZ4E, Suzuki Dzire, JAC Cars, and more.