What does the suffix Li in BMW series mean?

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VanLena
07/29/25 10:36pm
In the BMW series suffix Li, the L refers to the long-wheelbase model; the i stands for electronic fuel injection. The sedan lineup consists of four series: 3, 5, 7, and 8. The first digit of the sedan model number indicates the series, while the second and third digits represent the engine displacement. The following letters denote: i for fuel injection, a for automatic transmission, c for two-seater configuration, and s for super luxury. BMW is a German automotive brand under the BMW Group, featuring four vehicle types (i, X, Z, and pure numeric designations), series such as 1, 2, and 3, along with the M series (BMW's official high-performance division) which represents enhanced versions based on these models.
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