BMW E21 SERIE 3
The BMW E21 is the first generation of the compact luxury vehicle of the BMW 3 Series and was produced between June 1975 and 1983, being replaced by the E-30. Originally it was available as a 2-door sedan, to replace the 02 Series. At the time of its launch, all models used 4-cylinder engines, and 6-cylinder engines were added in 1977. From E-21 a Convertible version, manufactured by Baur, available from 1978 to 1981.
Design and development of the BMW E-21
The design of the BMW E-21 is due to Paul Bracq, BMW Design Director from 1970 to 1974, under the supervision of the BMW director and majority shareholder of BMW, Herbert Quandt, being presented to the public in July 1975, at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.
The front view of the new car was dominated by the kidney mud grille that clearly stood out from the radiator cover. Like many other BMW models, the C-pillar of the E21 featured the famous Hofmeister fold.
The design of the E21 cab marked the introduction of a new design concept, with the center console and the central area of the board angled towards the driver. This feature has become part of BMW's interior design philosophy for many years.
Measuring 4,355 mm in length, 1,610 mm in width, and 1,380 mm in height, the E21 continued the tradition of the new-class 2-door sedan models.
The BMW E-21 had a MacPherson suspension on the front and an independent arm type suspension on the rear, with a tendency to oversteer. It had front disc brakes, while the rear wheels had drum brakes (except the 323i model that had discs on all wheels).
Initially, it mounted a manual gearbox of four speeds, until in 1980 the five-speed ones were introduced. Optionally, buyers could opt for the three-speed automatic transmission ZF 3 HP-22.
BMW E-21 Baur Cabriolet
The BMW e-21 had a convertible version, designed by the company Baur GmbH, based on E21 models, whose production began in 1978 and was sold through the network of BMW dealerships. A total of 4,595 BMW E-21 Baur were manufactured before production ended in 1981.
Motorsports
The racing version for Group 5 of the BMW 320, was introduced in 1977 as a replacement for the already obsolete BMW 3.0 CSL and was nicknamed the Flying Brick in reference to the peculiar design style of the vehicle, being propelled by an engine of Formula 2 that was adjusted to 225 kW (306 hp) by BMW Motorsport in just 12 weeks.
He had as drivers, among others, Manfred Winkelhock, Eddie Cheever and Marc Surer, winning his first race at the circuit of Zolder (Belgium) in 1977 with Surer at the wheel.
Design and development of the BMW E-21
The design of the BMW E-21 is due to Paul Bracq, BMW Design Director from 1970 to 1974, under the supervision of the BMW director and majority shareholder of BMW, Herbert Quandt, being presented to the public in July 1975, at the Olympic Stadium in Munich.
The front view of the new car was dominated by the kidney mud grille that clearly stood out from the radiator cover. Like many other BMW models, the C-pillar of the E21 featured the famous Hofmeister fold.
The design of the E21 cab marked the introduction of a new design concept, with the center console and the central area of the board angled towards the driver. This feature has become part of BMW's interior design philosophy for many years.
Measuring 4,355 mm in length, 1,610 mm in width, and 1,380 mm in height, the E21 continued the tradition of the new-class 2-door sedan models.
The BMW E-21 had a MacPherson suspension on the front and an independent arm type suspension on the rear, with a tendency to oversteer. It had front disc brakes, while the rear wheels had drum brakes (except the 323i model that had discs on all wheels).
Initially, it mounted a manual gearbox of four speeds, until in 1980 the five-speed ones were introduced. Optionally, buyers could opt for the three-speed automatic transmission ZF 3 HP-22.
BMW E-21 Baur Cabriolet
The BMW e-21 had a convertible version, designed by the company Baur GmbH, based on E21 models, whose production began in 1978 and was sold through the network of BMW dealerships. A total of 4,595 BMW E-21 Baur were manufactured before production ended in 1981.
Motorsports
The racing version for Group 5 of the BMW 320, was introduced in 1977 as a replacement for the already obsolete BMW 3.0 CSL and was nicknamed the Flying Brick in reference to the peculiar design style of the vehicle, being propelled by an engine of Formula 2 that was adjusted to 225 kW (306 hp) by BMW Motorsport in just 12 weeks.
He had as drivers, among others, Manfred Winkelhock, Eddie Cheever and Marc Surer, winning his first race at the circuit of Zolder (Belgium) in 1977 with Surer at the wheel.
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