BMW : E21 3-Series

The BMW E21, launched in 1975, was the first 3 Series and set the standard for compact executive cars. Styled by Paul Bracq, it featured rear-wheel drive, a driver-focused dashboard, and a range of responsive four- and six-cylinder engines.

Magazine Articles

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    Giant Test

    Ford Escort RS2000 v BMW 316 v Audi 80GT

    CAR · February 1976
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    Newcomers : BMW with Brio

    Georg Kacher on Alpina's 320

    CAR · September 1976
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    Giant Test

    BMW 320i v Alfetta GTV2000 v Lancia Beta Coupe 2000

    CAR · December 1976
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    Newcomers

    Pierre Beauregard on BMW's six-cylinder 320

    CAR · December 1977
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    News

    Cabriolet BMWs are back. Dealer Frank Sytner of Nottingham has announced an arrangement between his company and coachbuilders Baur of Stuttgart to take the roofs off right hand drive BMW 3-series cars. Conversions are offered on used cars only and will cost £3699.

    What Car? · September 1979
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    Giant Test

    Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 v BMW 323i v Saab 99 Turbo

    CAR · July 1980
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    Giant Test

    Coachbuilders Baur take the tin snips to BMW's Three - with effective results

    CAR · November 1980
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    Newcomers : BMW 316/318i

    Bavarian's thirst takes a dive, but the hangovers remain for the four-pot BMWs

    CAR · November 1980

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