Why do people say the E92 M3 for instance or any of the other numbers associated with the model number of the car, what does it all mean??
2007-07-16 11:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by Spartan Mike K 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
As stated, it's the chassis code or generation of the car. For instance if I say I have a 325i what do I have? It could be an E30 (from the 80's) and E36 (92-95) or even an E46(2000).
The E classification helps describe the overall looks of the car as they changed through time.
The engines are classified by M/S. Such as M20, or M30. For instance a 96 Euro M3 has an S50B32. While a 95 325is has a M50B25.
The M or S is normal or Sports (M3/5/6/1 all have S engines) The B is the actual literage. So like above the S50B32 is a 3.2 Liter engine.
2007-07-16 12:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-15 05:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A member of our research group loves BMWs and reads about German performance cars. His answer for you is that the E30 and E46 or E92 are chassis codes used by the manufacturer during the development of a particular model. So, for instance, the E46, which our research group member owned, signifies a BMW 3 Series of a particular generation, 2001 to 2006 for instance.
Our BMW enthusiast also notes that 5 Series models and all other BMW models have their own codes. Currently, our staffer owns an E90, which means that it's a 3 Series from 2005 to 2006. The current 2-door 3 Series coupe is called E92 I.
When the code E92 M3 is used, the automaker is referring to a certain generation of M3. Instead of model years, BMW uses chassis codes because it's more fun. You might do a search for E92 M3 and see what comes up. And, if you want more information about BMW models, car reviews, photos, specs and quality ratings, please visit JDPower.com.
2007-07-16 12:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bmw Meaning
2016-10-06 22:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by laseter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generation.
2007-07-16 12:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by LegendMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a E46 M3 - thats just the body style of the car
2007-07-17 09:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Brandon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The letter `E´ signifies the chassis code (from German: Entwicklungscode - Development Code). They go in order of design - starting way back when, and moving up to the most recent designs. "M" is used for the motors, and it follows the same guidelines.
2007-07-16 11:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it refers to the generation design (body style) of the car.
2007-07-16 11:37:05 · answer #8 · answered by nissx240 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about all that. Just make something up when you answer this question for someone else later.
2007-07-17 05:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋