[Klassen iD | David]

That was a great read and very interesting read! Thank you!

Originally Posted by Law

The 2002 was grouped together with the rest of the BMW Neue Klasse ("BMW New Class"), none of which carried "E" chassis codes. The models were distinguished by their suffixes:
a) The entry-level 2-door sedans/saloons bore the suffix '02
b) The mid-range 4-door sedans/saloons bore the suffix '00,
c) and coupés were branded as 2000C/CS, BMW's the flagship at the time.


The first BMWs to have the "E" designation were the larger six-cylinder 4-door and 2-door models known collectively as the BMW New Six
BMW E3 2500/2800 sedans/saloons, 1968-1977
BMW E9 2500-2800/3.0 CS/i/L coupés, 1968-1974

The E9 (and New Six) platform essentially spun off the platform of the 2000C/CS from the New Class, which continued to sit at the top of BMW's range.

From this, came the 3/5/6/7 series we are now familiar with:
BMW E12 1st-gen 5-series, 1975-1981 (evolved from the New Class '00 series)
BMW E21 1st-gen 3-series, 1976-1983 (evolved from the New Class '02 series)
BMW E23 1st-gen 7-series, 1978-1987 (evolved from the E3)
BMW E24 1st-gen 6-series, 1977-1989 (evolved from the E9)

"E" stands for Entwicklung, German for 'development' or 'evolution'.
BMW eventually ran out of two-digit numbers after E9X.
"F", being the next letter of the alphabet, was selected to succeed "E" as the internal development code for BMWs.

Been a huge BMW fan since the early 90's and I'm ashamed to say I didn't know any of what you mentioned. Thank you!