The new BMW 3 Series Saloon:
Unique Dynamics, Product Substance and Efficiency.
Car fans and aficionados everywhere have something great to look forward to next spring: The new BMW 3 Series is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Now entering its fifth generation, the BMW 3 Series is once again pushing up the benchmark. Acknowledged for 30 years as the best car in its class, the 3 Series comes with a wide range of innovative, hands-on progress on the engine and suspension, and in terms of motoring comfort.
World debut with four new engines.
The new BMW 3 Series is entering the market with three petrol engines and one diesel. All four of these power units offer a significant increase in output, performance, motoring refinement, and economy. And each of them is a highlight in itself.
Six-cylinder with extra-light magnesium crankcase.
Developing maximum output of 190 kW/258 bhp, the six-cylinder in the top-of-the-range model outperforms its predecessor by a significant
20 kW/27 bhp. Maximum torque of 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) comes consistently between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. This is the most powerful and lightest
six-cylinder in its segment.
Full details here:
1. Section 1, overview
2. Section 2-3 Concept, design
3. Section 4, Drivetrain
4. Section 5, Suspension
More details in part two