BMW · Production June 1975–December 1983

BMW 3 Series (E21)

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Key facts

Documented periodProduction June 1975–December 1983[1]
MakeBMW · Germany
GenerationFirst generation · E21 · BMW 3 Series history
Body2-door saloon[1]
PowertrainNot documented here

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What made it distinctive?

Changes described by the sources

BMW 3 Series generation history — 5 of 7 entries illustrated · 7 generations

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References

  1. BMW 3 Series (E21) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 13 October 2026)

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