BMW Has Built 18 Million 3 Series Cars in 50 Years — Here’s Where They Were Made
Over 50 years, BMW built 18 million 3 Series cars at 18 plants worldwide, making it the brand’s most important production model.
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Father And Son Spent 14 Years To Build This Epic BMW 3 Series
A Group 2 tribute, this 1982 BMW 3 Series is a father-and-son effort. Their hard work paid off, winning the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK.
BMW Celebrates 50 Years of the 3 Series at Pebble Beach with Iconic M3 Models
BMW marks 50 years of the legendary 3 Series at Pebble Beach, showcasing the E21, rare E36 M3 Lightweight, and a Fire Orange E92 M3. A heritage lineup that honors half a century of driving excellence.
BMW 3 Series E21 With A Chevy V8 Shouldn’t Anger Purists: Video
Discover a first-generation BMW 3 Series turned into a street-legal drag car with around 500 horsepower from a Chevrolet 5.7-liter engine.
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All Seven BMW 3 Series Generations Parade At Goodwood FoS
BMW brought all generations of the 3 Series at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to climb the hill and celebrate the car's 50th anniversary.
50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The Best of Each Generation
Explore the best BMW 3 Series special editions from each generation as the iconic sport sedan celebrates its 50th anniversary.
BMW Shows The 3 Series E21 Hatchback That Never Was
BMW celebrates the 50th anniversary of the E21 with a nifty animation illustrating the beginnings of the 3 Series.
50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The E21 (First Generation)
The BMW E21 launched the iconic 3 Series, shaping BMW’s success. Though often overlooked, it set the foundation for 50 years of driving excellence.
Driver First: The Story Behind BMW’s Angled Dashboard
Discover how the E21 BMW 3 Series introduced a revolutionary driver-oriented dashboard, redefining the interior design philosophy for decades.
BMW To Mark 50 Years Of 3 Series At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
BMW will celebrate several milestones at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, including 70 years since the Isetta and 507 came out.
How the First E21 BMW 3 Series Almost Became a Hatchback
The fascinating story behind the BMW 3 Series E21, the car that almost debuted as a hatchback. Learn how designer Paul Bracq and automotive legend Bob Lutz shaped its transformation into the iconic sedan we know today.
