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1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...

Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed all the way, it stops in the comfort posi ...

Easy entry/exit
To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position ...