Anyone know where I can find a reference of what the E numbers mean in relation to the vehicles? Eg E60 is BMW 5 series 200x....

i wanted to ask the same question

but i thought it wasnt worth it to start a whole new topic
i think it is the chassis code isnt it?
also anyone knows where i can find all the codes for every single model of BMW?

Internally, BMW associates an "e-code" for each generation of a series ("E" stands for Entwicklung, German for development or evolution). These "chassis codes" only change to signify a major redesign of a series, or the introduction of a new series.

BMW E3 - (1968-1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 - (1969-1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coup?s
BMW E12 - (1972-1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 - (1975-1983) 3 Series
BMW E23 - (1977-1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 - (1976-1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 - (1978-1981) M1
BMW E28 - (1981-1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 - (1982-1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 - (1990-1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 - (1986-1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 - (1988-1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 - (1991-1999) 3 Series/Z3 (as E36/7) (1999 model as M3 only)
BMW E38 - (1994-2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 - (1996-2003) 5 Series
BMW E46 - (1998-2005) 3 Series
BMW E52 - (2000-2004) Z8
BMW E53 - (2000-present) X5
BMW E60 - (2004-present) 5 Series
BMW E63 - (2004-present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 - (2004-present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 - (2002-present) 7 Series short wheel base
BMW E66 - (2002-present) 7 Series long wheel base
BMW E70 - future X5
BMW E83 - (2004-present) X3
BMW E85 - (2003-present) Z4
BMW E87 - (2004-present) 1 Series
BMW E90 - (2005-present) 3 Series
BMW E91 - (2005-present) 3 Series Wagon

Lately however, BMW seems to be set on another change, by recently giving every body style its own designation, eg. E65 is the short wheelbase 7 series, while E66 is the long wheelbase version. and the 5-series sedan being called E60, while the station wagon is called E61.

Check this out
http://www.bmwinfo.com/
And click on "bmw cars" and you will find the codes for each model and referring to period.
Good luck.

and when they are done with the e series the next generation will start with f

thanx carfreak
euharisto re giorgo
i keep learning more and more and ..... :D

na se kala

Good info carfreak!

But where can we find all the engine codes?

BMWClub Finland has old data but in Finnish and in metrics.
Feel free to visit the Club site, the link is www.bmwclub.fi.

The engine codes can be found at the site and then BMW Tietoutta/Moottorityypit.
Please guys, do not by shy!


PS. The club still missing the new N62 and N52 engine codes... :nono:

Good info Carfreak - but is there a reason why you missed out the E61?

Us tourer pilots get a little sensitive you know.. :'(