BMW Group rolls out 10 millionth 3 Series sedan

So far the BMW Group has produced more than 14 million cars of this model series, more than half of them 3 Series sedans.

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BMW Group rolls out 10 millionth 3 Series sedan

Earlier this month, on September 9, the ten millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan rolled off the production lines at BMW Group Plant Munich. The landmark vehicle is the latest milestone in the 40-year success story of the 3 Series.

So far the BMW Group has produced more than 14 million cars of this model series, more than half of them 3 Series sedans. Production of the new 3 Series sedan was began in July this year. The landmark ten millionth vehicle is a 320d in Imperial Blue.

Hermann Bohrer, Plant Director at the BMW Group facility in Munich, said: “The success story of the BMW 3 Series started here in Plant Munich and is now reaching a very special highpoint here as well. The fact that this landmark vehicle was produced at our plant is a particular honour for us and makes me very proud indeed of my team.”

BMW Group Plant Munich currently produces 1,000 cars a day, half of them BMW 3 Series. To meet strong demand, the model series is also manufactured at Plants Regensburg, Dingolfing (both Germany), Rosslyn (South Africa) and Tiexi (China).

 

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