BMW New Six

BMW New Six (E3)
BMW New Six (E3)
	BMW 2800
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Also called	BMW E3
Production	1968–1977
Assembly	Germany: Munich
Designer	Wilhelm Hofmeister
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan/saloon; 4-door extended wheelbase sedan/saloon;
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	E3
Related	BMW E9 (coupés)
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L M30B25 I6; 2.8 L M30B28 I6; 3.0 L M30B30 I6; 3.2 L M30B32LE I6; 3.3 L M30B33V I6;
Transmission	4/5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,692 mm (106.0 in) (sedan); 2,794 mm (110.0 in) (extended sedan);
Length	4,700 mm (185.0 in) (sedan); 4,953 mm (195.0 in) (US sedan); 4,801 mm (189.0 in) (extended sedan);
Width	1,750 mm (68.9 in) (sedan);
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in) (sedan);
Curb weight	1,334 kg (2,941 lb) (sedan); 1,470 kg (3,240 lb) (extended sedan);
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 501/502
Successor	BMW 7 Series (E23)

The BMW New Six (also known as the BMW E3) is a line of mid-size luxury sedans and grand tourer coupés produced by the German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1977. All models used the then-new M30 straight-6 engine. It marked BMW's return to the full-size luxury sedan market after a hiatus of 5 years and was introduced as a response to growing market segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz. It was important in establishing BMW's reputation as a maker of sporting luxury sedans.

The BMW New Six coupés (better known as the BMW E9) are built on a shortened version of the E3 platform. The E9 coupés share engines, transmissions, some suspension and many other features with the E3 sedans.

A total of 221,991 sedans and coupés were built.