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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 ...

Note
Children in the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors. ...

The concept
Dynamic Performance Control optimizes the handling characteristics of your vehicle when starting off, cornering, and during evasive maneuvers. To achieve this, the system variably distributes t ...