Daft question?

[griff430]

Sorry if I'm asking a daft/obvious question here, but I'm fairly new to the BMW world. What is the significance of the 'E' number for BMWs? I've worked out that an E39 is a 5 series, but I'm not sure why? Please can somebody explain?

Thanks,

Dan.

[STRAWBS]

this will help you out


[urlwww.bmwworld.com/repairs/codes/vehicles.htm[/url]

[griff430]

Thanks. All is now clear.

Dan.