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 exclusively built in a two-door coupé body …

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 sedan body style, although coachbuilt convertibles were produced by Baur.

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The BMW E21 is the first generation of the BMW 3 Series compact luxury vehicle and was produced from June 1975 to 1983. It was initially available as a 2-door sedan, to replace the 02 Series. The E21 was replaced by the E30 3 Series in 1982.

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!

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.

Apr 22, 2016 · BMW introduced the first 3 Series, the E21, in 1975, with US sales starting in 1977. Though technically a new model, it was more like a 2002 in a suit than a brand new design. The E21 was only available as a two-door. It was powered by …

Sep 13, 2019 · For a long time, the BMW E21 (1977–83) has been the forgotten 3 Series of the lineage. Even though the E21 was the first to wear the long-lived 3 Series badge, this inaugural generation of BMW’s bread-and-butter sport sedan goes overlooked and underappreciated compared to the legendary 2002 that preceded it and the popular E30-generation 3 ...

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, with excellent heating and ventilation plus many …

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 nevertheless deserves credit for helping take BMW’s sporty identity more mainstream in the U.S. market.