Interesting Facts About the BMW 3 Series F30
The BMW 3 Series F30 debuted in October 2011 and quickly became the face of the sixth generation of the iconic 3‑Series line. Produced from October 2011 through 2019, the F30 family includes the sedan, wagon and Gran Coupe variants.
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Launch Milestones
The F30 was first revealed on October 14, 2011 at BMW’s Munich plant, followed by its North American motor show debut in Detroit in January 2012. It entered dealerships in February 2012, marking a swift rollout from reveal to sales.
Production Span and Naming
The F30/F31/F34 generation was manufactured from October 2011 until 2019 and is commonly referred to simply as the F30. This generation covers the sedan (F30), wagon (F31) and Gran Coupe (F34) body styles.
Sixth‑Generation Legacy
As the sixth generation of the 3 Series, the F30 follows a lineage that began with the E21—the first 3 Series introduced in the mid‑1970s and sold in the U.S. as a four‑cylinder model from 1977‑1983—showcasing the model’s evolution over five decades.
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