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Fifth generation · E90/E91/E92/E93 · 2006–2011

2008BMW 3 Series

Split across four bodies — E90 sedan, E91 Touring, E92 coupe, E93 retractable-hardtop convertible. The 335i made the 3 Series the first to be sold with a turbocharged petrol engine; the V8 E90/E92 M3 arrived for 2008.

Fifth generation · E90/E91/E92/E93

2008 BMW 3 Series (E90/E92, fifth generation) — M3 coupe, front three-quarter view

Photo: “2008 BMW M3 (E92)” by Spanish Coches / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
4offered3.0L N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six → 4.0L S65 DOHC V8
Top output
414hp4.0L S65 DOHC V8

Body stylesE90 four-door sedan · E91 five-door Sports Wagon · E92 two-door coupe · E93 retractable-hardtop convertible

The 2008 model year

Overview

BMW's 2008 U.S. 3 Series expands to twenty exact factory service applications. The 328 range retains ten N51 SULEV/N52K split applications plus two N52K-only wagons. Five N54-powered 335 applications now include an all-wheel-drive E92 Coupe, and the 414-hp S65 V8 launches the M3 as E90 Sedan, E92 Coupe, and E93 Convertible.

Specifications

Engines
  • 3.0L N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six230 hp
  • 3.0L N52K DOHC inline-six230 hp
  • Twin-turbocharged 3.0L N54 DOHC inline-six300 hp
  • 4.0L S65 DOHC V8414 hp
Body styles
E90 four-door sedan, E91 five-door Sports Wagon, E92 two-door coupe, E93 retractable-hardtop convertible

Year over year

What changed

  • The all-wheel-drive 335xi E92 Coupe joined the N54 range.
  • The V8-powered M3 returned in three distinct bodies: E90 Sedan, E92 Coupe, and E93 Convertible.
  • N51/N52K applicability remained an engine-fitment boundary, not an emissions footnote to collapse.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Twenty exact applications: twelve 328 engine/body/drivetrain applications, five N54-powered 335 models, and three S65 M3 bodies.
  • First U.S. model year for the E9x-generation M3 and the 335xi Coupe.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Verify N51 versus N52K by VIN before ordering emissions, fuel, intake, cylinder-head, or engine-management parts.
  • M3 S65 engine, cooling, exhaust, transmission, brakes, suspension, body, and driveline parts are M-specific; also confirm body and manual versus M-DCT service needs.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2008 3 Series on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 BMW 3 Series. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
8
Scheduled topics
5
Applicability stated
8
Exact references
2

Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    BMW's Condition Based Service system determines the due point from vehicle use; follow the vehicle display rather than inventing a fixed mileage interval. BMW also requires an oil change at least annually.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 12 months · Maximum time; CBS may request service sooner.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Oil Service — change at least once a year · checked

  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    All booklet-listed 2007 3 Series models.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 24 months · Every two years, or when specified sooner by CBS.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Brake Fluid Service · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    328i and 328xi models; CBS may request service sooner.

    Applies to: 2008 · 328i/328xi · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 160,000 km · Maximum mileage, or when specified sooner by CBS.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Spark Plug Service — 328i · checked

    335i spark plugs

    335i models; CBS may request service sooner.

    Applies to: 2008 · 335i · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 45,000 mi / 72,000 km · Maximum mileage, or when specified sooner by CBS.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Spark Plug Service — 335i · checked

  • Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-filter element

    Exact reference available

    Replace after every third engine-oil change; reduce the occurrence interval in dusty use.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Engine oil — after every 3rd engine-oil change · checked

    4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) — K&N E-2994

    K&N E-2994

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) · M3 E90 Sedan · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) — K&N E-2994

    K&N E-2994

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) · M3 E92 Coupe · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) — K&N E-2994

    K&N E-2994

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) · M3 E93 Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Ventilation microfilterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Ventilation microfilter

    Fitment must be confirmed

    BMW's Condition Based Service system determines the due point from vehicle use; follow the vehicle display rather than inventing a fixed mileage interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Microfilter · checked

  • Automatic-transmission fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Automatic-transmission fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Automatic-transmission models listed in the booklet.

    Applies to: 2008 · automatic · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 100,000 mi / 160,000 km

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Automatic Transmission · checked

  • Oxygen sensorView intervals, applicability and sources

    Oxygen sensor

    Sourced interval available

    Non-SULEV models; this is BMW's emissions-system replacement mileage.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered. Non-SULEV models.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi / 192,000 km

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Oxygen Sensor Service · checked

    328i SULEV (PZEV) oxygen sensor

    328i SULEV/PZEV models.

    Applies to: 2008 · 328i SULEV (PZEV) · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 150,000 mi / 240,000 km

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Oxygen Sensor Service — 328i SULEV · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E93 Convertible N51 SULEV · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E93 Convertible N52K · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E92 Coupe N51 SULEV · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E92 Coupe N52K · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E90 Sedan N51 SULEV · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E90 Sedan N52K · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328xi E92 Coupe N51 SULEV · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328xi E92 Coupe N52K · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328xi E90 Sedan N51 SULEV · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328xi E90 Sedan N52K · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328i E91 Sports Wagon · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft) · 328xi E91 Sports Wagon · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) · 335i E93 Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) · 335i E92 Coupe · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) · 335i E90 Sedan · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) · 335xi E90 Sedan · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7014

    K&N HP-7014

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft) · 335xi E92 Coupe · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 3 Series gasoline/hybrid replacement oil-filter catalog · 2008 BMW 3 Series N51/N52/N54/N55/N20/N26/B46/B48/B58 gasoline or ActiveHybrid 3 — HP-7014 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. BMW — 2008 U.S. factory service-manual E90/E91/E92/E93 and M3 application roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — U.S. M3 generation history and specifications

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Complete, source-verified lineup

Find your exact 2008 3 Series

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

20factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for BMW's complete 2008 U.S. factory E90/E91/E92/E93 regular-series and M3 engine, emissions, body, and drivetrain service-application roster. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from BMW — 2008 U.S. factory service-manual E90/E91/E92/E93 and M3 application roster (Operation CHARM mirror), BMW of North America — U.S. M3 generation history and specifications.

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Browse 20 documented records — use the filters above to narrow the list
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible

BMW 328i E93 Convertible N51 SULEV

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible
Engine
3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible

BMW 328i E93 Convertible N52K

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 328i E92 Coupe N51 SULEV

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 328i E92 Coupe N52K

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 328i E90 Sedan N51 SULEV

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 328i E90 Sedan N52K

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 328xi E92 Coupe N51 SULEV

Body
Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 328xi E92 Coupe N52K

Body
Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 328xi E90 Sedan N51 SULEV

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
Open exact version
Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 328xi E90 Sedan N52K

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Five-door rear-wheel-drive E91 Sports Wagon

BMW 328i E91 Sports Wagon N52K

Body
Five-door rear-wheel-drive E91 Sports Wagon
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Five-door all-wheel-drive E91 Sports Wagon

BMW 328xi E91 Sports Wagon N52K

Body
Five-door all-wheel-drive E91 Sports Wagon
Engine
3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible

BMW 335i E93 Convertible

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible
Engine
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 335i E92 Coupe

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 335i E90 Sedan

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan

BMW 335xi E90 Sedan

Body
Four-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan
Engine
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe

BMW 335xi E92 Coupe

Body
Two-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe
Engine
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter N54 DOHC inline-six (300 hp / 300 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic
Built
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Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 performance sedan

BMW M3 E90 Sedan

Body
Four-door rear-wheel-drive E90 performance sedan
Engine
4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmission
Built
Regular production
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Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 performance coupe

BMW M3 E92 Coupe

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E92 performance coupe
Engine
4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmission
Built
Regular production
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Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop performance convertible

BMW M3 E93 Convertible

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop performance convertible
Engine
4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
Gearbox
6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmission
Built
Regular production
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