Press Release: The BMW 3 Serial has been named to the Car and Driver 10Best Cars list for 2011, mark the 20th consecutive 10Best win for the 3 Series, "a feat unmatched by whatsoever other vehicle on the market," according to the magazine's editors.

"Continuing this streak means a dandy deal to all of us at BMW," said Joe Wierda, Product Managing director – 3 Series & X3, for BMW of Due north America. "Even in the sixth model year of its fifth generation, the BMW 3 Series remains the sport sedan benchmark too as the segment leader. Nosotros never take that for granted. In 2009 nosotros introduced the BMW Advanced Diesel fuel 335d Sedan. This year nosotros introduced an laurels-winning new engine for the 335i models, improving fuel efficiency by 10 percentage, as well as the new 335is Coupe and Convertible. Of course, the BMW M3 remains the ultimate expression of the BMW iii Serial."

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The BMW 3 Series, originally introduced to the United States market place in 1977, is at present in its fifth generation. For the 2011 model twelvemonth, the 3 Serial proper noun actually covers a wide array of models all sharing the common theme of traditional BMW values: compact dimensions, almost-perfect l-l weight distribution, splendid outward visibility, precise ergonomics, smooth, responsive engines, and superb command feel.

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Available equally a Coupe, Sedan, Convertible, and Sport Wagon, besides as two- and all-bicycle drive variants, the 3 Series tin be configured for a range of active lifestyles. At the summit of the 3 Series are the burn down-breathing M3 Coupe, Sedan, and Convertible. The M3 is powered by a 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower V8 engine and represents decades of race-bred evolution by BMW Thousand GmbH. As a pure expression of The Ultimate Driving Automobile®, every three Series model, regardless of engine configuration or body style, is available with a six-speed transmission gearbox. Likewise standard is BMW Ultimate Service, including no-cost maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles.

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