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BMW 3 Series
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The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 02 Series and has been produced in seven generations.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | 1975–present |
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Class | Compact executive car (D) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW 02 Series |
The first generation of the 3 Series was only available as a 2-door saloon; the model range expanded to include a 4-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 2-door coupé, 5-door estate, 5-door liftback ("Gran Turismo") and 3-door hatchback body styles. Since 2013, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed as the 4 Series, styles no longer included in the 3 Series.
The 3 Series is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the BMW brand's annual total car sales,[1] and has won numerous awards throughout its history.
The M version of the 3 series, M3, debuted with the E30 M3 in 1986.[2]