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Cool as ICE, hot on the track: the new BMW 3 Series with four- and six-cylinder engines completes its final round of summer driving dynamics testing in Miramas.

Camouflaged prototypes lap the test tracks at BMW Group’s proving grounds in southern France as part of high-intensity tuning drives. The latest edition of the successful, iconic model undergoes in-depth programme of testing. Development work focuses on driving pleasure, transverse dynamics and...

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Alongside the fully electric BMW i3, which celebrated its design premiere in March 2026, will be a line-up of new BMW 3 Series models with four- and six-cylinder engines*. These power units are extremely efficient and have 48V mild hybrid technology.

New BMW M350 xDrive range-topping model with six-cylinder engine *.​

- Start of production: second half of 2026
- 3.0-litre BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine
- 48V mild hybrid technology
- Eight-speed BMW Steptronic transmission
- Maximum output: 326 kW/443 hp
- 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 4.1 s
- Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
- BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive

 

[ssun30]

Really looking forward to the new update to the B58. However I think the M350 could be very expensive since it now includes a lot of M-Power level technology. Most people just buy the car for the powertrain and don't need on-track performance. BMW is overthinking it.

 

[blackjack214]

Really looking forward to the new update to the B58. However I think the M350 could be very expensive since it now includes a lot of M-Power level technology. Most people just buy the car for the powertrain and don't need on-track performance. BMW is overthinking it.

I think it’s more so to stay competitive with Mercedes’ 53 line. The cle53 has 4matic+ and now they both have about the same power. The 53 line is blurring the difference with the 63s in terms of design as well. The cost-cutting on the interior will balance out the price haha.

 

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The new BMW 3 Series

For more than five decades, the BMW 3 Series has embodied driving pleasure with a clear sporting character, distinctive design and unrelenting technical progress. The result is a long and enduring story of success on which each new generation of the BMW 3 Series is duty-bound to build...

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“Made in Germany”: BMW investing around two billion euros in the production of the new BMW 3 Series.

• The eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series will be produced in Munich and Dingolfing, with batteries supplied by the new Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant • BMW 3 Series remains the heart of the BMW brand, symbolising industrial strength “Made in Germany” • Investments in Munich, Dingolfing and...

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[ssun30]

The amount of dilution in interior quality since G20 LCI is very disappointing. Say what you want about Lexus interiors these days, but you won't get worse quality than a 3-series in any Lexus on sale today.

The 360PS F30 340 and pre-LCI G20 M340 will remain the most desirable B58 sedans for a long time.

 

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[blackjack214]

The amount of dilution in interior quality since G20 LCI is very disappointing. Say what you want about Lexus interiors these days, but you won't get worse quality than a 3-series in any Lexus on sale today.

The 360PS F30 340 and pre-LCI G20 M340 will remain the most desirable B58 sedans for a long time.

I went from a 21 m440i to 25 m440i convertible, the LCI honestly did improve some aspects of the interior quality while also removing many features. Both interiors have their strengths but honestly the most recent 2/3/4 interiors are really well done. Idrive 8.5 is very intuitive and easy to use while aesthetically pleasing. I really want to love their newest interiors but it’s so hard to do so. The G65 X5 looks more appealing with the vintage coffee brown leather, Lexus-inspired suede door panels, without optioning the passenger screen.

 

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