	The 3 Series E30 model was launched in 1982. The E30 was BMW's replacement for the E21 3 Series.

	The 5 Series E28 model was launched in 1983. The E28 was BMW's replacement for the E12 5 Series.

	The 7 Series was launched in 1977 with the introduction of the E23. The E23 was introduced in May 1977 and was BMW's replacement for the E3 2500-3.3Li New Six models.

	The 6 Series was born in 1976 with the introduction of the E24. The successor to the E9 3.0CSi coupe, the 6 Series E24 sport coupes were produced starting in March 1976.

1983's Events

A new generation of motorcycles is added to the BMW boxer engine R Series - the new BMW K Series models. Chancellor Helmut Kohl officially opens the new BMW Berlin motorcycle factory at the launch of the K series.

Nelson Piquet is Formula 1 World Champion in a Brabham BMW.

BMW incorporates diesel engines for cars in its range and introduces the "eta" engine (the Greek letter eta stands for the engine's efficiency) used in the BMW 325e and BMW 528e models.

BMW responded to the challenge of the oil crisis with thriftier engines: the low-rev eta engine and the turbocharged diesel engine. Work starts in 1975 on a diesel engine which will combine low fuel consumption with unbeatable performance and smooth running. The year 1983 sees the eta engine and environmentally friendly BMW turbo diesel 524td both go into large-scale production; diesel engines debut in the 3 Series in 1985.

In Geneva, BMW for the first time demands lead-free petrol in Europe.

The ARPANET officially changes to use the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet and the Internet Domain Name System is invented by Paul Mockapetris.

Sally Ride becomes first the American woman in space on the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger.

Bjorn Borg retires from tennis after winning 5 consecutive Wimbledon championships.

1983 films include Return of the Jedi, Terms of Endearment and The Right Stuff.

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