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BMW, MINI & Rolls-Royce Model Reference

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    129 generations across 52 model lines·

    1 Series

    BMW 4 gens Read all 1 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    4th genCurrent
    F70
    2024–now
    5-door Hatch
    —
    3rd gen
    F40
    2019–2024
    5-door Hatch
    —
    2nd gen
    F20F21
    2011–2019
    F205-door Hatch2011–2019 F213-door Hatch2012–2019
    —
    1st gen
    E81E87E82E88
    2004–2013
    E813-door Hatch2007–2012 E875-door Hatch2004–2011 E82Coupe2007–2013 E88Convertible2007–2013
    —

    2 Series

    BMW 6 gens Read all 2 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd gen Gran CoupeCurrent
    F74F78
    2025–now
    F74Gran Coupe F78Long-wheelbase Gran Coupe
    —
    2nd gen CoupeCurrent
    G42
    2021–now
    Coupe
    —
    2nd gen Active TourerCurrent
    U06
    2021–now
    Active Tourer
    —
    1st gen Gran Coupe
    F44
    2020–2024
    Gran Coupe
    —
    1st gen Coupe/Convertible
    F22F23
    2014–2021
    F22Coupe2013–2021 F23Convertible2014–2021
    —
    1st gen Active Tourer/Gran Tourer
    F45F46
    2014–2021
    F45Active Tourer2014–2021 F46Gran Tourer2015–2022
    —

    3 Series

    BMW 7 gens Read all 3 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    7th genCurrent
    G20G21G28
    2018–now
    G20Sedan2018–now G21Touring2019–now G28Long-wheelbase Sedan2019–now
    —
    6th gen
    F30F31F34F35
    2011–2019
    F30Sedan2011–2018 F31Touring2012–2019 F34Gran Turismo2013–2020 F35Long-wheelbase Sedan2012–2019
    —
    5th gen
    E90E91E92E93
    2004–2013
    E90Sedan2004–2011 E91Touring2005–2012 E92Coupe2006–2013 E93Convertible2006–2013
    —
    4th gen
    E46
    1997–2006
    Sedan · Coupe · Convertible · Touring · Compact
    —
    3rd gen
    E36
    1990–2000
    Sedan · Coupe · Convertible · Touring · Compact
    —
    2nd gen
    E30
    1982–1994
    2-door · 4-door · Touring · Convertible
    —
    1st gen
    E21
    1975–1983
    2-door Sedan/coupe
    —

    4 Series

    BMW 2 gens Read all 4 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    G22G23G26
    2020–now
    G22Coupe2020–now G23Convertible2020–now G26Gran Coupe2021–now
    —
    1st gen
    F32F33F36
    2013–2020
    F32Coupe2013–2020 F33Convertible2014–2020 F36Gran Coupe2014–2021
    —

    5 Series

    BMW 8 gens Read all 5 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    8th genCurrent
    G60G61G68
    2024–now
    G60Sedan2023–now G61Touring2024–now G68Long-wheelbase Sedan2024–now
    —
    7th gen
    G30G31G38
    2017–2023
    G30Sedan2016–2023 G31Touring2017–2024 G38Long-wheelbase Sedan2017–2023
    —
    6th gen
    F10F11F18
    2010–2017
    F10Sedan2010–2016 F11Touring2010–2017 F18Long-wheelbase Sedan2010–2017
    —
    5th gen
    E60E61
    2003–2010
    E60Sedan2003–2010 E61Touring2004–2010
    —
    4th gen
    E39
    1995–2004
    Sedan · Touring
    —
    3rd gen
    E34
    1988–1996
    Sedan · Touring
    —
    2nd gen
    E28
    1981–1988
    Sedan
    —
    1st gen
    E12
    1972–1981
    Sedan
    —

    6 Series

    BMW 3 gens Read all 6 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd gen
    F06F12F13
    2011–2018
    F06Gran Coupe2012–2018 F12Convertible2011–2018 F13Coupe2011–2018
    —
    2nd gen
    E63E64
    2003–2010
    E63Coupe2003–2010 E64Convertible2004–2010
    —
    1st gen
    E24
    1976–1989
    Coupe
    —

    6 Series Gran Turismo

    BMW 1 gen Read all 6 Series Gran Turismo coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    G32
    2017–2023
    Gran Turismo
    Kept separate for cleaner UX

    7 Series

    BMW 7 gens Read all 7 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    7th genCurrent
    G70
    2022–now
    Sedan · Long-wheelbase
    —
    6th gen
    G11G12
    2015–2022
    G11Sedan G12Long-wheelbase Sedan
    —
    5th gen
    F01F02F03F04
    2008–2015
    F01Sedan2008–2015 F02Long-wheelbase Sedan2008–2015 F03Protection2009–2015 F04Hybrid Sedan2010–2015
    —
    4th gen
    E65E66E67E68
    2001–2008
    E65Sedan2001–2008 E66Long-wheelbase Sedan2001–2008 E67Protection2004–2008 E68Hydrogen Sedan2005–2007
    —
    3rd gen
    E38
    1994–2001
    Sedan
    —
    2nd gen
    E32
    1986–1994
    Sedan
    —
    1st gen
    E23
    1977–1986
    Sedan
    —

    8 Series

    BMW 2 gens Read all 8 Series coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    G14G15G16
    2018–now
    G14Convertible2019–2026 G15Coupe2018–2026 G16Gran Coupe2019–2026
    —
    1st gen
    E31
    1990–1999
    Coupe
    —

    X1

    BMW 3 gens Read all X1 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd genCurrent
    U11
    2022–now
    Suv
    —
    2nd gen
    F48
    2015–2022
    Suv
    —
    1st gen
    E84
    2009–2015
    Suv
    —

    X2

    BMW 2 gens Read all X2 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    U10
    2024–now
    Suv Coupe
    —
    1st gen
    F39
    2018–2023
    Suv Coupe
    —

    X3

    BMW 4 gens Read all X3 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    4th genCurrent
    G45
    2024–now
    Suv
    —
    3rd gen
    G01
    2017–2024
    Suv
    —
    2nd gen
    F25
    2010–2017
    Suv
    —
    1st gen
    E83
    2003–2010
    Suv
    —

    X4

    BMW 2 gens Read all X4 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    G02
    2018–now
    Suv Coupe
    —
    1st gen
    F26
    2014–2018
    Suv Coupe
    —

    X5

    BMW 4 gens Read all X5 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    4th genCurrent
    G05
    2018–now
    Suv
    —
    3rd gen
    F15
    2013–2018
    Suv
    —
    2nd gen
    E70
    2006–2013
    Suv
    —
    1st gen
    E53
    1999–2006
    Suv
    —

    X6

    BMW 3 gens Read all X6 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd genCurrent
    G06
    2019–now
    Suv Coupe
    —
    2nd gen
    F16
    2014–2019
    Suv Coupe
    —
    1st gen
    E71E72
    2008–2014
    E71Suv Coupe2008–2014 E72Hybrid Suv Coupe2009–2011
    E72 is ActiveHybrid derivative

    X7

    BMW 1 gen Read all X7 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    G07
    2018–now
    Suv
    —

    Z1

    BMW 1 gen Read all Z1 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    Z1
    1989–1991
    Roadster
    —

    Z3

    BMW 1 gen Read all Z3 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    E36/7E36/8
    1995–2002
    E36/7Roadster1995–2002 E36/8Coupe1998–2002
    —

    Z4

    BMW 3 gens Read all Z4 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd gen
    G29
    2018–2026
    Roadster
    End year may need future refresh
    2nd gen
    E89
    2009–2016
    Roadster
    —
    1st gen
    E85E86
    2003–2008
    E85Roadster2002–2008 E86Coupe2006–2008
    —

    Z8

    BMW 1 gen Read all Z8 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    E52
    1999–2003
    Roadster
    —

    i3

    BMW 1 gen Read all i3 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    i01
    2013–2022
    Hatchback
    —

    i8

    BMW 1 gen Read all i8 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    i12i15
    2014–2020
    i12Coupe2014–2020 i15Roadster2018–2020
    —

    iX

    BMW 1 gen Read all iX coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    i20
    2021–now
    Suv
    —

    M2

    BMW · BMW M 2 gens Read all M2 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    G87
    2023–now
    Coupe
    —
    1st gen
    F87
    2015–2021
    Coupe
    —

    M3

    BMW · BMW M 6 gens Read all M3 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    6th genCurrent
    G80G81
    2021–now
    G80Sedan2021–now G81Touring2022–now
    —
    5th gen
    F80
    2014–2018
    Sedan
    —
    4th gen
    E90E92E93
    2007–2013
    E90Sedan2007–2013 E92Coupe2007–2013 E93Convertible2008–2013
    —
    3rd gen
    E46
    2000–2006
    Coupe · Convertible
    —
    2nd gen
    E36
    1992–1999
    Coupe · Sedan · Convertible
    —
    1st gen
    E30
    1986–1991
    Coupe · Convertible · Sedan
    —

    M4

    BMW · BMW M 2 gens Read all M4 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    G82G83
    2021–now
    G82Coupe G83Convertible
    —
    1st gen
    F82F83
    2014–2020
    F82Coupe F83Convertible
    —

    M5

    BMW · BMW M 7 gens Read all M5 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    7th genCurrent
    G90G99
    2024–now
    G90Sedan G99Touring
    —
    6th gen
    F90
    2017–2023
    Sedan
    —
    5th gen
    F10
    2011–2016
    Sedan
    —
    4th gen
    E60E61
    2005–2010
    E60Sedan2005–2010 E61Touring2007–2010
    —
    3rd gen
    E39
    1998–2003
    Sedan
    —
    2nd gen
    E34
    1988–1995
    Sedan · Touring
    —
    1st gen
    E28
    1984–1988
    Sedan
    —

    M6

    BMW · BMW M 3 gens Read all M6 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd gen
    F06F12F13
    2012–2018
    F06Gran Coupe2013–2018 F12Convertible2012–2018 F13Coupe2012–2018
    —
    2nd gen
    E63E64
    2005–2010
    E63Coupe2005–2010 E64Convertible2006–2010
    —
    1st gen
    E24
    1983–1989
    Coupe
    Includes M635CSi naming in some markets

    M8

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all M8 coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    F91F92F93
    2019–now
    F91Convertible F92Coupe F93Gran Coupe
    —

    X3 M

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all X3 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    F97
    2019–2024
    Suv
    —

    X4 M

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all X4 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    F98
    2019–2024
    Suv Coupe
    —

    X5 M

    BMW · BMW M 3 gens Read all X5 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd genCurrent
    F95
    2020–now
    Suv
    —
    2nd gen
    F85
    2015–2018
    Suv
    —
    1st gen
    E70
    2009–2013
    Suv
    —

    X6 M

    BMW · BMW M 3 gens Read all X6 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd genCurrent
    F96
    2020–now
    Suv Coupe
    —
    2nd gen
    F86
    2015–2019
    Suv Coupe
    —
    1st gen
    E71
    2009–2014
    Suv Coupe
    —

    XM

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all XM coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    G09
    2022–now
    Suv
    BMW M standalone SUV

    Z3 M

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all Z3 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    E36/7E36/8
    1998–2002
    E36/7Roadster1997–2002 E36/8Coupe1998–2002
    —

    Z4 M

    BMW · BMW M 1 gen Read all Z4 M coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    E85E86
    2006–2008
    E85Roadster E86Coupe
    —

    Cooper 3-Door

    MINI 4 gens Read all Cooper 3-Door coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    4th genCurrent
    F66
    2024–now
    3-door Hatch
    —
    3rd gen
    F56
    2014–2024
    3-door Hatch
    —
    2nd gen
    R56
    2006–2013
    3-door Hatch
    —
    1st gen
    R50R53
    2001–2006
    3-door Hatch
    —

    Cooper 5-Door

    MINI 2 gens Read all Cooper 5-Door coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    F65
    2024–now
    5-door Hatch
    —
    1st gen
    F55
    2014–2024
    5-door Hatch
    —

    Convertible

    MINI 4 gens Read all Convertible coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    4th genCurrent
    F67
    2025–now
    Convertible
    —
    3rd gen
    F57
    2016–2024
    Convertible
    —
    2nd gen
    R57
    2009–2015
    Convertible
    —
    1st gen
    R52
    2004–2008
    Convertible
    —

    Clubman

    MINI 2 gens Read all Clubman coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd gen
    F54
    2015–2024
    Wagon
    —
    1st gen
    R55
    2007–2014
    Wagon
    —

    Countryman

    MINI 3 gens Read all Countryman coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    3rd genCurrent
    U25
    2024–now
    Suv
    —
    2nd gen
    F60
    2017–2023
    Suv
    —
    1st gen
    R60
    2010–2016
    Suv
    —

    Paceman

    MINI 1 gen Read all Paceman coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    R61
    2012–2016
    Coupe Suv
    —

    Coupe

    MINI 1 gen Read all Coupe coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    R58
    2011–2015
    Coupe
    —

    Roadster

    MINI 1 gen Read all Roadster coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    R59
    2012–2015
    Roadster
    —

    Aceman

    MINI 1 gen Read all Aceman coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    J05
    2024–now
    Crossover
    —

    Cooper Electric

    MINI 2 gens Read all Cooper Electric coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    J01
    2024–now
    3-door Hatch
    —
    1st gen
    F56 Electric
    2020–2024
    3-door Hatch
    —

    Phantom

    Rolls-Royce 2 gens Read all Phantom coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    8th genCurrent
    Phantom VIII
    2017–now
    Sedan · Extended Wheelbase
    —
    7th gen
    Phantom VII
    2003–2017
    Sedan · Extended Wheelbase · Coupe · Drophead Coupe
    —

    Ghost

    Rolls-Royce 2 gens Read all Ghost coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    2nd genCurrent
    Ghost II
    2020–now
    Sedan · Extended Wheelbase
    —
    1st gen
    Ghost I
    2009–2020
    Sedan · Extended Wheelbase
    —

    Wraith

    Rolls-Royce 1 gen Read all Wraith coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    Wraith
    2013–2023
    Coupe
    —

    Dawn

    Rolls-Royce 1 gen Read all Dawn coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st gen
    Dawn
    2015–2023
    Convertible
    —

    Cullinan

    Rolls-Royce 1 gen Read all Cullinan coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    Cullinan I
    2018–now
    Suv
    —

    Spectre

    Rolls-Royce 1 gen Read all Spectre coverage
    Generation
    Chassis code
    Years
    Body styles
    Notes
    1st genCurrent
    Spectre I
    2023–now
    Coupe
    —