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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

BMW's solution for an entry-level luxury sedan was the E21, the first of the 3 series, the series that will gather the biggest sales in the next few years. At the time that the E21 was introduced it had four …

Dec 6, 2019 · Building on the success of the 2002 and the styling of the larger 5 Series, the BMW E21 was thoroughly developed from the start. Still two-door only, it offered more useful rear seat space, …

Dec 18, 2024 · The BMW 3 Series E21 was equipped with rack and pinion steering and the classic familiar McPherson front suspension. The rear part of the car provided a lever design.