BMW Spotlights 3 Series Owner Stories Ahead Of G50 Debut
BMW asked owners to share their thoughts about why they chose the 3 Series, from the original E21 all the way up to the G20/G21.
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This 3 Series Race Car Was Too Wide To Fit On The Trailer, So BMW Improvised
Spectacular images from nearly half a century ago show the Group 5-spec 3 Series E21 had to be towed by a trusty 5 Series E12.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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