
From 1996 to 2001, the 318i model used a 1.9 litre version of the M44 engine.Models using a 4.8 litre version of the N62 engine were named 550i, 650i and 750i. From 2001 to 2007, the situation was reversed, because models using a 4.4 litre version of the N62 engine were named 545i, 645i and 745i. Similarly, from 1996 to 1999, models using a 4.4 litre version of the M62 engine were named 540i, 740i and 840Ci.From 1994 to 1999, models using the 5.4 litre M73 engine were named 750i and 850Ci.

#OLD BEAMER CAR SERIES#
In Germany the model series are referred to by their German pronunciation: Einser ("One-er") for the 1 Series, Dreier ("Three-er") for the 3 Series, Fünfer ("Five-er") for the 5 Series, Sechser ("Six-er") for the 6 Series and Siebener ("Seven-er") for the 7 Series. 760Li means a 7 Series with a 6.0 litre, with the "L" meaning a long-wheelbase model and the "i" meaning a fuel- injected petrol engine.125d means a 1 Series with a 2.5 litres engine, with the "d" meaning a diesel engine.318is means a 3 Series with a 1.8 litre engine, with the "i" meaning a fuel- injected petrol engine and the "s" meaning that sport options are fitted.Using the examples of the 318is, 125d and 760Li model names: The letters provide additional information on the model variant.The last two digits represent the engine displacement in dekalitres (litres times 10).The first number represents the model series.

Nomenclature Three digit model names īeginning with the 1972 E12 5 Series, most BMW automobiles (except for the i Series, X Series and Z Series) have used a model name consisting of three numbers, usually followed by one or two letters.

