BMW 3 Series (E90)
| BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 12/2004 – 10/2012 |
| Assembly | Germany: Leipzig Germany: Munich Germany: Regensburg China: Shenyang (BBA) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) India: Chennai (BMW India) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Malaysia: Shah Alam (AMIM) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) South Africa: Rosslyn (BMW SA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (E90) 5-door wagon (E91) 2-door coupé (E92) 2-door cabriolet (E93) |
| Layout |
FR layout F4 layout (Xi and Xd models) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol 1.6 L N43/N45 I4 2.0 L N43/N45/N46 I4 2.5 L N52 I6 3.0 L N52/N53 I6 3.0 L N54/N55 turbo I6 4.0 L S65 V8 Diesel 2.0 L M47/N47 I4 3.0 L M57/N57 turbo I6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | E90/E91/E92: 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | E90/E91: 4,520 mm (178.0 in) E92/E93: 4,610 mm (181 in) |
| Width | E90/E91: 1,820 mm (71.7 in) E92/E93: 1,782 mm (70 in) |
| Height | E90/E91: 1,420 mm (55.9 in) E92: 1,395 mm (55 in) E93: 1,384 mm (54 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | E46 3 Series |
| Successor |
F30/F31 3 Series, F32/F33 4 Series |
The BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 series is the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of entry-level luxury cars, and was produced from 2004 to 2013. The body styles of the range are:
Due to the separate model codes for each body style, the term "E9X" is sometimes used to describe this generation of the 3 Series.
The range was introduced in 2004 with the sedan and estate body styles. The coupe was introduced in 2006 and the cabriolet was introduced in 2007. In 2012, the E90/E91 sedans and wagons were replaced by the F30/F31 models. However, the E92/E93 coupes and cabriolets remained in production until 2013, when they were replaced by the F32/F33 models.
In 2007, the 335i became the first 3 Series model to be sold with a turbocharged engine. The E9X also saw the introduction of run-flat tyres to the 3 Series range. Consequently, cars with run-flats are not equipped with a spare tyre.
The E90/E92/E93 M3 was powered by the S65 v8 engine. It was released in 2007 and was produced in sedan, coupe and cabriolet body styles.
The design for the fifth generation 3 Series was frozen in mid-2002, approximately 30 months before the start of production.
The sedan and Touring were designed by Joji Nagashima, and the coupe and cabriolet were designed by Marc Michael Markefka. The wagon was designed by Christoph Nordmann.
The sedan model was the first model sold of the 5th generation BMW 3 series. It was released in 2005 (as a 2006 model year) with the 318i, 320i, 320si, 323i, 325i and 330i models. In later years, the following sedan models were added: 316i, 320d, 325d, 328i, 330d, 335i, 335d and M3.
Optional features (some of which are standard on higher models) include Xenon headlamps, fog lamps, automatic climate control, power-adjustable seats, satellite navigation, premium audio, Dakota leather upholstery, glass sunroof, heated front seats, Bluetooth and USB audio input. In 2011, the BMW 323i Luxury Edition was released, which included an automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, electric front seats, Bluetooth and USB compatibility, and an electric glass sunroof.
This would be the last 3-Series to offer a naturally aspirated engine with the N52B30 (used in the 328i) and the S65B40 (used in the M3).
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