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 …

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!

Dec 6, 2019 · It should be on the road by the time you read this. “It has an M52 2.8 engine – which only cost £200 – coil-over suspension, billet four-pot calipers and I persuaded Kiley Clinton to build a 2.5 turns lock-to-lock quick rack that transforms the car.

The road holding performance of the E21 was praised in every road test. As for gearboxes, all E21’s were fitted with a Getrag 4 speed manual gearbox as standard, optional were a Getrag 5-speed overdrive gearbox and a 3-speed auto version obtained from ZF.

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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 offering a connection to the road that few newer cars can match.

Apr 10, 2018 · Chris Graham spotlights the BMW E21 3 Series; a model that spawned tremendous success for BMW and a new class of car for the popular motoring world. Buy yourself a slice of history using our full guide E21 3-Series.

Nov 24, 2019 · BMW's E21, styled by Paul Bracq with some input from Marcello Gandini, was the very first 3-series, which came to the USA as the BMW 320i from 1977-83.

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 …