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BMW E21 - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography |
 | | BMW E21 is the platform designation for the first BMW 3-Series automobile, produced from 1975 to 1983. |
 | | A European study conducted by BMW in 1980 showed that with a share of 31 per cent, the 320i was the best-selling 3 Series, followed by the 316 accounting for 27 per cent, the 318 with a share of 24 per cent, and the 323i with a share in sales of 18 per cent. |
 | | The Group 5 version of the BMW 320, introduced in 1977 as a replacement to the already obsolete BMW 3.0 CSL and became nicknamed as the Flying Brick in reference to the blocky bodyshape, was powered by a Formula 2 engine that was tuned to 300 bhp by BMW Motorsport GmbH. |
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