BMW CHASSIS CODES

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Internal code designations are often referred to as “chassis codes” or “model codes”. These are assigned by
manufacturers to identify R&D and production projects, in addition, they help with efficient planning and
development.

BMW chassis codes currently consist of 4 letters; E, F, G, and I, followed by double digits. These give insight into
model production order and furthermore, provide a reference for the development of past and present models.
The BMW New Six (e3), produced in 1968, began the BMW "E" chassis code.

“E” – short for ‘Entwicklung’ – German for ‘development’

For ease of reference, we have categorised our BMW chassis codes list by model series

BMW 1 Series

F21 1 Series Hatchback (3dr) 2010 - present

F20 1 Series Hatchback (5dr) 2011 - present
E88 1 Series Convertible 2007 - 2013
E82 1 Series Coupe / 1M 2007 - 2013
E81 1 Series Hatchback (3dr) 2007 - 2012
E87 1 Series Hatchback (5dr) 2004 - 2011

BMW 2 Series

F87 M2 Coupe 2014 - present

F46 2 Series Gran Tourer 2014 - present
F45 2 Series Active Tourer 2014 - present
F23 2 Series Convertible 2014 - present
F22 2 Series Coupe 2013 - present

BMW 3 Series

G20 3 Series Sedan 2018*

F80 M3 Sedan 2014 - present
F35 3 Series Sedan (long w/b) 2011 - present
F34 3 Series Gran Turismo 2011 - present
F31 3 Series Wagon (Touring) 2011 - present
F30 3 Series / M3 Sedan 2011 - present
E93 3 Series Convertible 2007 - 2012
E92 3 Series / M3 Coupe 2007 - 2012
E91 3 Series Wagon (Touring) 2007 - 2012
E90 3 Series / M3 Sedan 2004 - 2012
E46 3 Series (all) 1998 - 2005
E36 3 Series (all) 1990 - 1999
E30 3 Series Wagon (Touring) 1987 - 1993
E30 3 Series Sedan/Coupe 1982 - 1993
E21 3 Series Compact Sedan 1975 - 1983
BMW 4 Series

F83 M4 Covertible Hardtop 2014 - present

F82 M4 Coupe 2014 - present
F36 4 Series Gran Coupe 2014 - present
F33 4 Series Convertible 2014 - present
F22 4 Series Coupe 2014 - present

BMW 5 Series

G38 5 Series Sedan (long w/b) 2017 - present

G31 5 Series Wagon (Touring) 2017 - present
G30 5 Series Sedan 2017 - present
F18 5 Series Sedan (long w/b) 2010 - 2017
F11 5 Series Wagon (Touring) 2010 - 2017
F10 5 Series / M5 Sedan 2010 - 2017
F07 5 Series Gran Turismo 2009 - present
E61 5 Series Wagon (Touring) 2003 - 2009
E60 5 Series / M5 Sedan 2003 - 2009
E39 5 Series / M5 Sedan 1995 - 2003
E34 5 Series / M5 Sedan 1987 - 1996
E28 5 Series / M5 Sedan 1981 - 1988
E12 5 Series Sedan 1972 - 1984

BMW 6 Series

F13 6 Series / M6 Coupe 2012 - present

F12 6 Series / M6 Convertible 2012 - present
F06 6 Series / M6 Gran Coupe 2012 - present
E64 6 Series / M6 Convertible 2004 - 2010
E63 6 Series / M6 Coupe 2004 - 2010
E24 6 Series / M6 Coupe 1976 - 1989

BMW 7 Series

G12 7 Series Sedan (long w/b) 2016 - present

G11 7 Series Sedan 2016 - present

BMW 8 Series

G14 8 Series Grand Tourer 2018*

E31 8 Series Grand Tourer 1989 - 1999

BMW I Series

I12 i8 Plug-in Hybrid 2014 - present

I01 i3 Plug-in Hybrid 2013 - present
 BMW X Series

G07 X7 SAV 2019*

G02 X4 SUV 2018*
G01 X3 SUV 2017 - present
F48 X1 SUV 2015 - present
F26 X4 SUV 2014 - 2017
F25 X3 SUV 2010 - 2017
F16 X6 SAC / X6 M 2015 - present
F15 X5 SUV 2014 - present
E84 X1 SUV 2009 - 2014
E72 X 6 Active hybrid 2009 - 2010
E71 X6 SAC / X6 M 2009 - 2013
E70 X5 SUV / X5 M 2007 - 2013
E83 X3 SUV 2003 - 2010
E53 X5 SUV 1999 - 2006

BMW Z Series

E89 Z4 Hardtop 2009 - 2016

E86 Z4 Coupe / Z4 M Coupe 2006 - 2008
E85 Z4 / Z4 M Roadster 2002 - 2008
E52 Z8 Roadster 1999 - 2003
E36/8 Z3 Coupe / Z3 M Coupe 1998 - 2002
E36/7 Z3 / Z3 M Roadster 1995 - 2002
E30 Z1 Roadster 1989 - 1991

BMW Special

E3 2500-3.0 CS/i/L Sedan 1968 - 1977

E9 2500-3.0 CS/i/L Coupe 1965 - 1975
E26 M1 1978 - 1981

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