The “E” designation in early model BMWs such as E21, E30, E36, E46 stands for “Entwicklung” in German which in English, this translates to “Development”. The numbers simply stood for the sequential project in development. Many of the very early models from the 1950s through to the 1970s such as the Isetta, 700, 2002 or
The E21 was the first generation 3 series model available from Bavarian Motor Works. The E21 was introduced in July 1975 with four variations of the four cylinder M10 motor. Models included the 316, 318, 320 and 320i model which was the only fuel injected model of the four. The E21 3 series was only
What is the purpose of the secondary air pump? The primary purpose of the secondary air pump (SAP) is to reduce harmful emissions. Hydrocarbon (HC) and Carbon monoxide (CO) gasses are the two main gasses which contribute to smog. Another noteworthy purpose of the secondary air pump is to prevent damage to the exhaust system by
The BMW E30 is the second generation 3 series following the E21. The E30 was manufactured from 1982 thru 1994. Although the E21 only came in coupe and Baur editions, the E30 was offered first in coupe, then sedan, convertible, touring and Baur editions. The E30 is also the first 3 series to be offered
The third generation BMW M6 was unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March 2012. This generation comes in three different body types. The F06 is the Gran Coupè four door, the F12 being the cabriolet or convertible version and the F13 being the standard two door coupe. This body style is arguably the current
The BMW F80 M3 (sedan) and F82 M4 (coupe) were new in the 2014 model year (2015 for USA). The unveiling of the two new vehicles took place at the Detroit Motor show in Michigan. This was the first time BMW created the M4 as the sole marking for the coupe version and M3 for
The BMW F87 M2 was revealed in October 2015 as a replacement for the BMW E82 1M Coupe. The F87 M2 power plant is an upgraded version of the N55 motor which is also found in the M235i. This straight six cylinder 3.0 liter N55 motor is twin turbo powered and outputs 364hp and 343lbft
Most modern cars come equipped with four wheel disc brakes which provide a greater stopping power over drum brakes. The design of modern brake rotors has evolved over time and offer unique advantages and disadvantages to each style available. In high-end race applications, drivers want rotors with the least amount of weight and that remain cool without warping
The BMW 2002 first entered production in 1968 and ended in 1976. The car is largely based off of the 1600-2 (-2 meaning 2 door) platform with a 2.0L engine in place of the 1.6L outpouring 105hp. This car is largely responsible for getting BMW out of their sales slump as the car went on to have over
The BMW E90 / E92 / E93 M3 is the fourth generation M3 and the first time a V8 engine was offered. The M3 was unveiled during the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. Production ran from 2007 to 2013 with the sedan ending production in 2011. The E90 M3 was the four door sedan
