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1982: the second generation - four-door, Convertible, Touring and BMW M3, plus the first diesel engine for the sports sedan
The new BMW 3-Series oozed progress and variety out of every pore, as its fresh new design, optimised aerodynamics, improved space and comfort, higher output and additional body and engine variant ...

Tow-starting
Automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties remedied. Manual ...

Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head. ...