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| BMW 3-Series | |
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| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Production: | May 1975 – present |
| Class: | Sedan |
| Body Styles: | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 5-door Touring |
| Engines: | E46 1.9 L I4 ( M43TU) E46 3.0 L I6 ( M54) E46 3.3 L I6 ( S54) |
| Length: | E46 4471 mm |
| Width: | E46 1739 mm |
| Height: | E46 1415 mm |
| Curb weight: | E46 330i 3281 lb |
| Predecessor: | BMW 2002 |
| Successor: | none |
| Similar models: | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Audi A4 Jaguar X-Type |
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The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May 1975 . It is successor to the 2002 , retaining much of the 2002's chassis styling while adding a more powerful 2.0 litre 110 hp engine and other performance enhancements. The 3-Series was for some time the smallest of cars manufactured by BMW, although that place has recently been taken by the BMW 1-Series.
From its sporting origins in 1975, the E30 generation, available in two- and four-door form, as well as a later in-house full convertible (replacing one developed by Baur of Germany), became a more formal range that was synonymous with the "yuppie" generation. Being an accessible prestige-badge car, the 3-series' reputation grew at this time. By the early 21st century, the E46 3-series, designed by American Chris BangleChristopher Edward Bangle is the chief of design for the BMW Group. When he joined BMW in 1992, he became their first non- German chief of design. His designs are a departure from BMW's traditional conservative style, and they have caused some controversy, was the best-selling car of its size in the world, as commonplace in Asia and America as in Europe, while maintaining its prestige image. Indeed, while larger BMWs followed a more avant-garde Bangle style, there are indications that the future E90 will not be a radical departure from the current model.
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