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BMW 3 Series

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The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact executive cars produced by BMW since 1975, sold as a sedan, wagon, coupe and convertible across successive generations. It has served as BMW's best selling model line and a benchmark for sport oriented compact luxury sedans.

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Year
1975 1
Significance
BMW's best-selling model line, representing roughly 30 percent of annual BMW sales and a benchmark compact executive car across eight generations. 1
Manufacturer or Builder
BMW 1
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1. Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series
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  • Awards and recognition section
    The 3 Series has been on Car and Driver magazine's annual 10 Best list 22 times, from 1992 through 2014, making it the longest-running entry.
  • Overview section
    The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975.
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