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Cars and Transportation

Examine it! BMW 3 Series Turns 40

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May 20, 2015

The 3 Series has been an enduring success story for BMW ever since its launch 40 years ago. Today the sedan and wagon editions account for one in every four BMWs sold, making it the marque’s most popular car. The sixth generation introduced in 2012 has been given an anniversary makeover.

All three, four, and six-cylinder gasoline engines in the new edition as well as the diesel units in the 316d, 318d and 320d are products of the new modular Efficient Dynamics family.

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