The BMW E21 is the first generation of the BMW 3 Series, a compact executive car range produced from June 1975 to December 1983. It replaced the BMW 02 Series and was offered exclusively in a two-door coupé body style, with select convertibles made by Baur. Unlike its predecessor, the E21 did not offer a 'Touring' body style with a sloped rear hatch.
Initially, the E21 models featured carbureted four-cylinder petrol engines in 1.6 L, 1.8 L, and 2.0 L sizes. Fuel injection was introduced in late 1975 with the 320i model. In 1977, a carbureted inline six-cylinder engine replaced both the 320 and 320i models. A detuned version of the four-cylinder injection engine was also made available in the U.S.
Key Points:
1. The BMW E21 is the first generation of the BMW 3 Series produced from 1975 to 1983.
2. It succeeded the BMW 02 Series and was available only as a two-door coupé, with some convertibles by Baur.
3. The E21 did not offer a 'Touring' body style like its predecessor.
4. Initial models featured carbureted four-cylinder engines, with fuel injection introduced in late 1975 on the 320i model.
5. A carbureted inline six-cylinder engine replaced the
