BMW red paint colors are some of the most iconic and lustful in the automotive industry. The majority of the famous BMW red paint colors were reserved for the M cars but were then later optional on base model vehicles with the sport packages or offered through the Individual program.

Arguably the most iconic red is found on the BMW E30 M3, Brillliant Red. It was used on the late model E30 M3 as well as the special edition Sport Evolution model. From the 1980s through modern day, BMW still offers red paint options that will go down in history as recognizable paints unique to specific models. Imola Red being one of those colors, used on the BMW E36 M3, E46 M3, E39 M5 and more.

Below are a list of some of the most famous BMW red paint colors, their paint codes and the BMW model most famously associated with that color.

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BMW blue paint colors are some of the most iconic and lustful in the automotive industry. The majority of the famous BMW blue paint colors were reserved for the M cars but were then later optional on base model vehicles with the sport packages or offered through the Individual program.

The blue BMW M paint colors, are largely named after famous race tracks from the around the world like the majority of the M paint colors. Laguna Seca, California, USA. Estoril, Portugal. Le Mans, France. Interlagos, Brazil. Misano, Italy. Yas Marina, United Arab Emirates.

Below are a list of some of the most famous BMW blue paint colors, their paint codes and the BMW model most famously associated with that color.

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BMW wheel paint codes:

Below are the most common wheel paint codes, not all are shown. Modern BMW wheels have become more complex by not only being painted with unique colors, but also unique combinations compared to wheels found on BMW classics, which have typically been just silver. Reference the chart below for the paint codes and under the chart you will find further information on the most common paint colors.

Identifying your current paint code is not as easy as finding the paint code for the body of your vehicle. The wheels are not identified with any markings to identify the existing paint code. The most common paint code is 144 for wheels up until the early 2000s when BMW then started to transfer to more modern colors and paint processes.

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BMW E60 paint codes and color options, 5 series:

Below are the BMW E60 color options for the standard production models for the North American market. Special orders which featured unique paint codes are not shown below. Euro-spec E60 paint codes and color options largely reflect that of the North American color options.

BMW E60 5 series background:

The BMW E60 5 series sedan (E61 Touring) was the fifth generation 5 series. It was manufactured from 2003 - 2010 in Dingolfing Germany and Shenyang China. The E60 5 series was the first ever BMW model to be fitted with a turbocharged petrol engine, a six speed automatic transmission and regenerative braking. A total of 1,096,444 sedan models were manufactured while 263,426 Touring models were manufactured totaling 1,369,817 E6X models world wide.

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Below is the BMW E36 production data for all models, including the M3, for world wide production. Production numbers are broken down by model, chassis, drive train, engine type, world market and E36 M3 variants. The E36 production data numbers have been cross checked with multiple sources. If you know of any errors, contact us in the footer. If you know of further breakdowns, such as by paint color, contact us in the footer. As more data is collected over time this page will get updated accordingly.

BMW E36 3 series production background:

The BMW E36 3 series is the third generation 3 series. It is the successor to the E30 3 series. Unlike the previous generation E30 and superseding generation E46, the E36 chassis was only available in rear wheel drive. The BMW E36 was manufactured from 1990 through 2000. The E36 was available as a coupe, sedan, convertible, touring and compact (hatchback). The E36 M3 was the first 3 series to be fitted with a six speed manual transmission.

The BMW E36 3 series was manufactured in Munich and Regensburg Germany, as well as the Rosslyn plant in South Africa and the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, USA. Complete Knock Down Kits were sold the Urugray market as well as Egypt, Mexico, Thailand and Philipines. The complete knock down kits were a way to avoid paying higher import taxes as the vehicle was only imported as parts and not a complete vehicle until assembled in that country.

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BMW E36 Production Data Numbers:

Below is the BMW E30 production data for all models, including the M3. Production numbers are broken down by model, chassis, drive train, engine type, world market and E30 M3 variants. The E30 production data numbers have been cross checked with multiple sources. If you know of any errors, contact us in the footer. If you know of further breakdowns, such as by paint color, contact us in the footer. As more data is collected over time this page will get updated accordingly.

BMW E30 3 series production background:

The BMW E30 was manufactured from October 1982 through 1994. The BMW E30 was the first 3 series model to feature the M3 model, a Touring model, a production Cabriolet model as well as a four door model. Production took place in the Germany plants in both Munich and Regensburg as well as the Rosslyn plant in South Africa.

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BMW E30 Production Data Numbers:

Wheel Style Number:	Style 166M
Standard on:	All E60 M5 models
Wheel Name:	M Radial spoke
OEM BMW Part Number, Front:	36117834625
OEM BMW Part Number, Rear:	36117834626
Front Offset:	ET+12
Rear Offset:	ET+28
Bolt Pattern:	5 x 120
Factory Setup, Front:	19 x 8.5
Factory Setup, Rear:	19 x 9.5
Factory Tire Size, Front:	255/40/19
Factory Tire Size, Rear:	285/35/19
Weight, Front:	27.12 lbs (12.300 kg)
Weight, Rear:	29.25 lbs (13.266 kg)

NOTES: Delivered from BMW with performance tires. These tires are non runflat unlike the base model E60 sedans which featured run flat tires.

Wheel Style Number:	Style 167M
Optional on:	Some E60 M5 models outside of North America
Wheel Name:	M Radial spoke
OEM BMW Part Number, Front:	36117835146
OEM BMW Part Number, Rear:	36117835148
Front Offset:	ET+12
Rear Offset:	ET+28
Bolt Pattern:	5 x 120
Factory Setup, Front:	19 x 8.5
Factory Setup, Rear:	19 x 9.5
Factory Tire Size, Front:	255/40/19
Factory Tire Size, Rear:	285/35/19
Weight, Front:	22.31 lbs (10.120 kg)
Weight, Rear:	23.26 lbs (10.550 kg)

NOTES: Extra cost option on E60 M5 models in some markets outside of North America. These wheels were the same standard on the E63 M3 Coupe and E64 M6 convertible models.