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Just to take one model, the M3, there have been 5 generations, each with its own particular and unique characteristics. The chassis codes have been the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/93, and the F80/F82/F83. Starting with the E9x chassis, the "0" indicates a sedan, the "2" indicates a coupe, and the "3" indicates a cabriolet (or convertible). Starting with the F8x platform, sedans are M3s (F80) and coupes (F82) and cabriolets (F83) are M4s. An F87 is an M2 Coupe.
Telling someone that you have an M3 doesn't really tell them which specific one that you have. Telling them that you have an E92 M3 tells them that you have the last generation M3 Coupe with the naturally aspirated V8. Telling them that you have an F80 tells them that you have the current generation M3 sedan with the twin-turbo I6.
This type of nomenclature carries across all BMW Series, including the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Series.
It's really just shorthand to specify which model you have.
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The Coupe: 2016 M4 | Sakhir Orange | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | More | ED 5/13/16
The Sedan: 2018 M3 | San Marino Blue | Black Full Merino Leather | CF Trim | M-DCT | ZCP | ED 7/18/18
The Roadster: 2006 Z4  | Interlagos Blue | Black Extended Nappa Leather | Carbon Leather Trim | Purchased 7/19/12
Last edited by SD ///M4; 07-05-2018 at 07:06 PM..
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