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Generation 1

BMW E3 Sedan

09.1968 - 05.1977 · Europe

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BMW E3, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1968 - 05.1977). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M30B25, M30B28, M30B30, M30B32LE, M30B33V
Engine displacement, cc
2494–3295
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2692–2792
Ground clearance, mm
160
Fuel
Petrol

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6 versions

2.5 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B25 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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2.5 MT 2500 09.1968 - 05.1977

2.8 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8 MT 2800 09.1968 - 05.1977

3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B30 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 MT S 09.1968 - 05.1977

3.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B30 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 MT Si 09.1968 - 05.1977

3.3 L, 190 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B33V · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.3 AT L 09.1968 - 05.1977

3.2 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M30B32LE · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.2 AT Li 09.1968 - 05.1977

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