what do the numbers of the BMW cars mean like you know the?
John S
750Li, 750i, 550i, 135i, 328i, 528i. 528xi ,M3, M5, M6, X1 etc. its not the size of the engine obviously,or CC size displacement then what do all those different letter & number symbols mean for the BMW vehicles?
Answer
The first # is the series model. The 7 series, the 5 series and the 3 series, for example. The 3 series are generally smaller, lighter, 5 series, the mid sized and the 7 series a bit longer and bigger.
The 50 as in 750 or the 28 as in 328 refer "roughly" to the engine size. In other words, it's "roughly" a 5.0 litre engine, but it may be 4.8L, for example. For instance the 740i was a bit less at 3,982 cc, but it's right there... A 735i/L is roughly 3,430 cc.
The M usually refers to specially tuned "sport" type editions, while the x (at the end) usually refers to special suspension as in for snow. The L at the end refers to a "longer" wheel base that typical "i" models, usually just a few inches. You may also run across a "d" at the end referring to diesel versions.
Their Z series are the tiny, sporty roadsters which are about the size of a Mazda Miata, in my judgment.
The X series if I remember correctly is their SUV series which was mounted on their 5 series frames/dimensions. So imagine a beefy 5 series under the hood.
There is a nice writeup on wikipedia below:
The first # is the series model. The 7 series, the 5 series and the 3 series, for example. The 3 series are generally smaller, lighter, 5 series, the mid sized and the 7 series a bit longer and bigger.
The 50 as in 750 or the 28 as in 328 refer "roughly" to the engine size. In other words, it's "roughly" a 5.0 litre engine, but it may be 4.8L, for example. For instance the 740i was a bit less at 3,982 cc, but it's right there... A 735i/L is roughly 3,430 cc.
The M usually refers to specially tuned "sport" type editions, while the x (at the end) usually refers to special suspension as in for snow. The L at the end refers to a "longer" wheel base that typical "i" models, usually just a few inches. You may also run across a "d" at the end referring to diesel versions.
Their Z series are the tiny, sporty roadsters which are about the size of a Mazda Miata, in my judgment.
The X series if I remember correctly is their SUV series which was mounted on their 5 series frames/dimensions. So imagine a beefy 5 series under the hood.
There is a nice writeup on wikipedia below:
Whats the difference between the BMW 650 and the 650i?
ronniemagi
My question is not only about the 650 model, i want to know the difference between a BMW with an " i " in its model name and the BMW without the " i "
Answer
BMW 650i exists and the 650 does not.
BMWs follow a certain nomenclature in the naming of many of their vehicles; a 3 digit number is followed by 1 or 2 letters. The first number is the series number. The next two numbers traditionally represent the engine displacement in cubic centimeters divided by 100.
The system of letters is:
* d = diesel
* i = fuel-injected
* x = all wheel drive
* L = long wheel base
* C = coupe (no longer used)
* T = touring (wagon/estate)
* t = hatchback
* g = biogas
* s = sport package (typically includes front sports seats, spoiler, aerodynamic body kit, upgraded rims, etc.)
* e = eta (essentially "economy" in English)
* es = eta sport
* cs = sport coupe (a combination seen on early highend coupes like the E9, E24, and special Motorsport variants of the E31)
For example, a BMW 760Li is a fuel-injected 7 Series with a long wheel base and 6.0 litres of displacement.
However, there are exceptions. The 2007 BMW 328i is a 3 Series that has a 3.0 litre engine. The 2007 BMW 335i also has a 3.0 litre engine; however, it is twin-turbocharged, which is not identified by the nomenclature.
The 'L' signifies special luxury variants. Most notable being the L7 (most famous of which are E23 and E38 based) and L6 (E24 based). They traditionally featured extended leather as well as special interior appointments.
The 'M' - for Motorsport - identifies the high-performance M vehicle of a particular series (e.g. M3, M5, M6, etc). For example, the M6 is the highest performing vehicle in the 6 Series lineup. Although 'M' cars should be separated into their respective series platforms, it is very common to see 'M' cars grouped together as its own series.
The 'Z' identifies a two seater roadster (e.g. Z1, Z3, Z4, etc). M variants of Z models have the M as a suffix or prefix, depending on country of sale. (e.g. 'Z4 M' / 'M Roadster' in Canada)
A capitalized 'X' may supersede the series number (e.g. X3 and X5) which refers to the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) lineup, all of which feature BMW's xDrive.
Both X & Z vehicles will have 'i' or 'si' follow the engine displacement denoted in litres. The 'si' (e.g. X3 3.0si) identifies the vehicle as being equipped with the 'sport package' & is 'fuel-injected'. X & Z vehicles only denoting 'i' (e.g. X3 3.0i) identifies the vehicle as 'fuel-injected' and no sport package.
Also, station-wagons/estates are traditionally given the "Touring" or "Sport Wagon" tagline, depending on country of sale.
BMW 650i exists and the 650 does not.
BMWs follow a certain nomenclature in the naming of many of their vehicles; a 3 digit number is followed by 1 or 2 letters. The first number is the series number. The next two numbers traditionally represent the engine displacement in cubic centimeters divided by 100.
The system of letters is:
* d = diesel
* i = fuel-injected
* x = all wheel drive
* L = long wheel base
* C = coupe (no longer used)
* T = touring (wagon/estate)
* t = hatchback
* g = biogas
* s = sport package (typically includes front sports seats, spoiler, aerodynamic body kit, upgraded rims, etc.)
* e = eta (essentially "economy" in English)
* es = eta sport
* cs = sport coupe (a combination seen on early highend coupes like the E9, E24, and special Motorsport variants of the E31)
For example, a BMW 760Li is a fuel-injected 7 Series with a long wheel base and 6.0 litres of displacement.
However, there are exceptions. The 2007 BMW 328i is a 3 Series that has a 3.0 litre engine. The 2007 BMW 335i also has a 3.0 litre engine; however, it is twin-turbocharged, which is not identified by the nomenclature.
The 'L' signifies special luxury variants. Most notable being the L7 (most famous of which are E23 and E38 based) and L6 (E24 based). They traditionally featured extended leather as well as special interior appointments.
The 'M' - for Motorsport - identifies the high-performance M vehicle of a particular series (e.g. M3, M5, M6, etc). For example, the M6 is the highest performing vehicle in the 6 Series lineup. Although 'M' cars should be separated into their respective series platforms, it is very common to see 'M' cars grouped together as its own series.
The 'Z' identifies a two seater roadster (e.g. Z1, Z3, Z4, etc). M variants of Z models have the M as a suffix or prefix, depending on country of sale. (e.g. 'Z4 M' / 'M Roadster' in Canada)
A capitalized 'X' may supersede the series number (e.g. X3 and X5) which refers to the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) lineup, all of which feature BMW's xDrive.
Both X & Z vehicles will have 'i' or 'si' follow the engine displacement denoted in litres. The 'si' (e.g. X3 3.0si) identifies the vehicle as being equipped with the 'sport package' & is 'fuel-injected'. X & Z vehicles only denoting 'i' (e.g. X3 3.0i) identifies the vehicle as 'fuel-injected' and no sport package.
Also, station-wagons/estates are traditionally given the "Touring" or "Sport Wagon" tagline, depending on country of sale.
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