BMW 3-Series

The 3-Series is BMW's entry-level model in the near-luxury segment, offered in sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon versions. A descendant of the mid-'60s BMW 1600, considered by many automotive enthusiasts to be the first compact sedan to offer sports-car performance, the 3-Series has continued to be the benchmark of sport sedans.

The 3-Series designation first appeared in America in 1977, and the car evolved from a rather boxy shape to a fluid, aerodynamic design and the sedan and wagon now incorporate BMW’s new design language. The previous-generation 3-Series sedan was introduced as a 1999 model. The 3-Series Sedan and 3-Series Sports Wagon are redesigned and updated for the 2006 model year while the coupe and convertible carryover the 2005 styling for 2006.

For 2007 a new line for the 3-Series Coupe joins the lineup available in three trims: 328i, 328xi and 335i. The first inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers, high precision fuel injection and an all-aluminum crankcase is introduced to the 335i that produces 300 horsepower.

2007 BMW 3-Series Overview

328CI Coupe
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder N52
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 29 and EPA city (mpg): 20
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 15.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
328CXI Coupe
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
328I Sedan
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 30 and EPA city (mpg): 20
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
328IT Wagon
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 16.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
328XI Sedan
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
328XIT Wagon
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 16.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
335CI Coupe
• Two turbo compressor
• 2,979 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 84 mm bore, 89.6 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder N54
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
• Gasoline direct injection fuel system
• 15.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 300 ft lb , 407 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
335I Sedan
• Turbo compressor
• 2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 30 and EPA city (mpg): 20
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 300 ft lb , 407 Nm @ 1,400 rpm