Convertible BMW Models
The BMW 3 Series is a vehicle that is popular worldwide and BMW is a giant in the automotive industry. A brief history of the Series 3 is highlighted below.
1600-2002 - 1966 to 1976
BMW bankruptcy almost opposite the 1500 and the decision was taken to launch a smaller sedan family and delivered the 1600-2002 series which itself became a legend car proving to be a great success for the German manufacturer. The BMW 1600 could reach 60 mph in 13 seconds and the BMW 2002 Turbo Turbo was the first European in charge of power plants.
Thousands of 1600-2002 series out of production lines until his death in 1976 - what followed was not surprising that the automotive world but BMW also!
BMW Series 3 - from 1976 to 1982
What followed was the BMW 3 Series, a car that rewrote the rules of the compact sedan. Early models provided with engines 1.6 and 1.8 liters, but with a weight of just over 1000kgs animated player was guaranteed.
The model has been launched BMW 320i with a four-cylinder engine giving 125bhp with independent suspension.
At the Frankfurt auto show 1977 BMW 323i was launched with the first six-cylinder engines. The six-cylinder 143bhp and products with the help of cutting edge electronics helped the equivalent of about 21mpg. The success of BMW cars and astonished by the end of 1982 more than one million BMW 3 series had left the factory.
BMW 3 Series - to 1983 to 1990
The second generation BMW 3 Series let other cars in its segment far behind. It was lighter, increased interior space and a wider range of engines more powerful than the first generation.
The straight-six cylinder 2.5 liter unit developed 171bhp - just 50bhp less than a 2008 BMW 325i two-door coupe and was capable of 135 mph.
More information was come to the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1985 when BMW has revealed the first M-Powered 3-Series - the BMW M3.
The M3 has established a reputation as a BMW that the first car manufacturer for the drivers! This car has won every single Touring Car Championship in the world in the late 1980s.
The second generation reached just over two million units produced during its production cycle.
BMW 3 Series - from 1990 to 1998
The third generation of BMW 3 Series has proven to be another big seller of the car manufacturer based in Munich. The design saw improvements massive engineering and chassis development with the latest design of the rear axle Z-up.
A variety of body styles were launched, including the estate of tourism, four-door convertible and a coupe - the unbranded model with two doors. The real advance was for the M3 hardcore fresh, this new body.
BMW does not disappoint with a high-revving 3-liter six-cylinder producing 286bhp for the old 2.5-liter. In 1995, the evolution of M3 was produced with a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine producing a massive 321bhp giving a 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds.
Although this and M3 may have missed the racing pedigree of the original, it has been a hit with buyers. More than 2.7 million third-generation 3 Series were sold, and this number, 70,000 were M3.
BMW 3 Series - 1998 to 2005
This generation 3 Series boast a full 12cm of legroom than the original model and has continued the massive success built by previous generations and as evidence more than three million fourth generation of BMW 3 Series have been sold.
The fourth generation of BMW 3 Series was to prove the power of diesel in the world with the 184bhp BMW 330d and delivered more than 40mpg. Also the 320D with its 2-liter 150 hp engine is become major best-selling vehicle in the range of BMW.
The fourth generation BMW M3 came with a 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder unit developing 343bhp giving a 0-60mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.
BMW 3 Series - 2005 to date
In 2005, the fifth generation of BMW Series 3 was launched with improved management and a new range of diesel and gasoline. The new 3-liter gives 272bhp while the twin-turbo diesel 3 liter puts out an impressive 286bhp.
The last generation M3 was produced with a V8 power plant built from aluminum.
The result is 420 hp and 0-62 mph in just 4.8 seconds, making the M3 fastest and most powerful ever.
The BMW 3-Series has sold over ten million cars since 1975 and is now the most sought after sports saloon and coupe across the Globe! If you're looking at buying a BMW 3-Series then please visit http://www.americanautobid.com/blog/ and view the shop with a large selection of BMW 3-Series for sale.
BMW M3 Convertible: New versus Used
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BMW 503 Convertible, Rare 1/43 Schuco Micro model $41.00 |
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BMW 3 Convertible Top Headliner e36 OEM Material Cloth 1994-1999, Brand New $255.00 |
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Die Cast BMW 3 Series Convertible HO Scale 1:87 by Model Power $11.98 |
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BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $63.00 |
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BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $63.00 |
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BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $85.00 |
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BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $58.00 |
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BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $63.00 |
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BMW 3 SERIES CONVERTIBLE MODEL CAR! $85.00 |
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Die Cast BMW Z8 Cabrio Convertible HO Scale 1:87 by Model Power $11.98 |
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2 METAL CAR MODELS BMW SUV & PORSCHE CONVERTIBLE #984 $20.00 |
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BMW 3 Convertible Top Headliner Kit 94-99 OEM Material Cloth e36, & Hardware $399.00 |
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BMW 3 Convertible Top Headliner Kit 318 323 325 328 M3 Includes Qtr Trims, Twine $394.00 |
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2010 BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE BLUE 1:24 DIECAST MODEL CAR BY MOTORMAX 73349 $12.99 |
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2010 BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE RED 1:24 DIECAST MODEL CAR BY MOTORMAX 73349 $12.99 |
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BMW M6 Convertible Silver KYOSHO MODELS 1/18 #08704S $70.00 |
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BMW 645ci CONVERTIBLE Diecast Model Car 1/18 WELLY 10 inch SILVER $29.95 |
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BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE Diecast Toy Model Car 1/18 MOTORMAX 9inch BLUE $29.95 |
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BMW Z8 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE Diecast Toy Model Car 1/18 MOTORMAX 9inch BLACK $29.95 |
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BMW Z8 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE Diecast Toy Model Car 1/18 MOTORMAX 9inch SILVER $29.95 |
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BMW E36 M CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CONVERTIBLE ROADSTER MODEL Z3-318IC-325IC-328IC-M3 $295.00 |
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BUILT 1940 BMW 328 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE GERMAN CAR MODEL 1:18 IVORY WHITE NEW $19.99 |
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BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE BURGUNDY 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR $25.99 |
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BMW Z4 BLUE CONVERTIBLE 1:18 MOTORMAX DIECAST MODEL $19.99 |
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BMW Water Pump 550i-650i-650i Convertible + other model $219.99 |
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BMW Z4 E89 CONVERTIBLE BLACK 1/18 KYOSHO MODEL CAR $89.99 |
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BMW Z8 convertible 1:24 scale 7" diecast model car New by Maisto Black $12.59 |
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BMW Z8 convertible 1:24 scale 7" diecast model car New by Maisto RED $12.59 |
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BMW 3 Series Convertible Sales Brochure 2005 - 318 320 325 330 + M Sport Models $19.73 |
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BMW Z8 SILVER CONVERTIBLE 1:18 MAISTO DIECAST MODEL CAR BY MAISTO 36896 $28.99 |
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BMW 3 Convertible Top Headliner e36 94 95 96 97 98 1999, Factory Style, New $250.00 |
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BMW Z8 RED CONVERTIBLE 1:24 DIECAST MODEL CAR $12.99 |
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BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE BLUE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR $25.99 |
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BMW Z4 E89 CONVERTIBLE SILVER 1/18 KYOSHO MODEL CAR $89.99 |
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2011 BMW 3 Series CONVERTIBLE 3 Model 65 Page Brochure $4.97 |
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BMW 2008 - 2010 MODEL E88 CONVERTIBLE $88.99 |
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1996 BMW M Roadster Blue Convertible Bburago 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car $24.99 |
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1:18 Scale BMW Z4 Convertible Model - Kyosho - Blue $119.00 |
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Model Power HO#19040 BMW 3-Series Convertible (black) $4.75 |
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NEW OEM BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE WIND DEFLECTOR Model Years 2008-On $404.95 |
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BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE E64 1:18 SCALE COLLECTOR MODEL $66.00 |
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Matchbox '85 BMW 323i 3 Series Cabriolet Convertible Blue Model Car Tan Interior $4.72 |
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KYOSHO BMW 2002 CABRIO / CONVERTIBLE COLLECTOR'S MODEL $175.00 |
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BMW MINI CHROME BACK CUP HOLDER SURROUND - CONVERTIBLE MODELS BEFORE JULY 04 $1.56 |
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BMW MINI CHROME BACK CUP HOLDER SURROUND - CONVERTIBLE MODELS AFTER JULY 04 $1.56 |
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KYOSHO BMW 6er BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE COLLECTOR'S MODEL $150.00 |
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BMW Z 8 Convertible Motor Max Red E 52 1 18 Diecast Model Car Jame Bond Roadster $37.99 |
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KYOSHO BMW 1er CABRIO BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLE COLLECTOR'S MODEL $175.00 |
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BMW Water Pump for 128i Convertible plus other models $399.99 |
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BMW MINI MIRROR COVERS - ALL MODELS BEFORE NOV 06 & CONVERTIBLE BEFORE MARCH 09 $55.21 |
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DIE CAST REPLICA MODEL 1:18 BMW 325i CONVERTIBLE BLACK 1993 $39.00 |
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BMW MINI MIRROR COVERS - ALL MODELS AFTER NOV 06 & CONVERTIBLE AFTER MARCH 09 $56.79 |
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BMW MINI MIRROR COVERS - ALL MODELS BEFORE NOV 06 & CONVERTIBLE BEFORE MARCH 09 $107.35 |
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BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 1:18 DIE CAST MODEL GRAY $73.00 |
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Model Power HO Die-Cast BMW 3 Series Convertible, Black, $4.98 |
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BMW 645 Ci CONVERTIBLE 1:18 SCALE DIECAST MODEL SILVER $27.99 |
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BMW 325i, 320i, 318i, Model E30 Convertible Top 1987-93 $588.00 |
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BMW 325i, 320i, 318i, Model E30 Convertible Top 1991-93 $588.00 |
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BMW 325i, 320i, 318i, Model E30 Convertible Top 1994-95 $588.00 |
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BMW Z8 Convertible Blue Maisto 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car $34.99 |
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1:43 Scale E46 BMW M3 Convertible Diecast Model Silver $69.00 |
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BMW Brake Duct - Right M3 - M3 Convertible $22.99 |
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BMW M6 E64 CONVERTIBLE BLUE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR BY MAISTO 31145 $25.99 |
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1:43 Dealer Version BMW MINI COOPER S 1 Carbio Convertible Die Cast Model Yellow $55.00 |
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BMW 325i Convertible, 1994 Mahogany Desk Model $199.99 |
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BMW 325i Convertible, 1994 Mahogany Desk Model $199.99 |
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BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE CAR MODEL 1/43RD SCALE SPORTS MINT BOXED GREY ^**^ $20.52 |
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BMW MINI CONVERTIBLE - 27 PIECE CHROME INTERIOR KIT MODELS AFTER MARCH 09 $110.51 |
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New BMW Z8 Convertible 1:36 scale 5" diecast model car by Kinsmart Red $7.19 |
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BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE BRONZE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR $30.00 |
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BMW Z4 Coupe Roaster 1:32 scale 5" diecast model car Kinsmart Convertible RED $9.75 |
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BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE BRONZE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR $25.99 |
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BMW Z8 Black Convertible Hot Wheels 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car $29.99 |
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BMW Z8 Cabrio Convertible╔╗╚╝╔╗Die Cast Model Car 1:43☺ $18.79 |
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Matchbox 1985 BMW 323i 3 Series Cabriolet Convertible Blue Stripe Model Car Rare $7.88 |
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