The BMW E21 is the first generation of the BMW 3 Series, a range of compact executive cars. The E21 was produced from June 1975 to December 1983 and replaced the BMW 02 Series. The series was …

The E21 was the first ever 3-series model, and was produced from 1975 until 1983. It had the huge job of replacing the iconic 2002, and it did that very well both on the street and the racetrack.

The first generation of the BMW 3 Series is known as the E21. Introduced for the 1976 model year, the E21 was the first in a long line of compact luxury cars, and was offered from the factory in a two door …

Feb 9, 2025 · 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.

Aug 6, 2024 · BMW’s original E21 3 Series was a big hit and spawned one of the brand's all-time greatest model lines. Here's how to get a good one!

1983 marked the end for the E21 series when the new E30 3-series was introduced, although the 315 remained available as the budget model from BMW until early 1985. From 1975 to 1985, over 1.3 …

Jan 12, 2024 · Bessie was a first-generation 3 Series—an E21 in BMW chassis-speak. Outshone by the sporting 2002 before it and the massively popular E30-generation 3 Series that followed, the E21 …

Mar 10, 2003 · (1975 - 1983) The original 3 Series. Known for its unique body styling and racing heritage, the E21 3 Series is a light, nimble, tail happy sports sedan with classic late 70's lines …

Nov 24, 2019 · BMW's E21, styled by Paul Bracq with some input from Marcello Gandini, was the very first 3-series, which came to the USA as the BMW 320i from 1977-83.

Catalogue of specifications of BMW 3-Series E21, all models, production years and versions in automobile-catalog.