[JustChris]

Originally Posted by autopal

mkoesel, any inside scoop on possible output for the M340i? I've seen speculation elsewhere, that suggest 380 to 400hp and carbon fibre roof

CF roof really, on a non M? I'd be very surprised TBH.

[autopal]

Originally Posted by JustChris

CF roof really, on a non M? I'd be very surprised TBH.

I'd be surprised as well, but I was referring to articles like this
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/10/16/fu...i-carbon-roof/

[jaehshim]

def sounds like a prius on track

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

I hope the new tach display is configurable.

[otay]

Originally Posted by autopal

The trapezoidal exhaust is the straight 6 M340i, round exhaust is the 4 cylinder. The car is still heavily camouflaged, maybe even wearing fake panel, so how can you say it looks boring and F30 looks better?

I was thinking the same on the exhaust, too bad...wish it was the other way around.

You're right, it's still camouflaged, can't tell much about the front end for example. But overall shape looks like a slightly more rounded F30. F30 is more sleek or streamlined (in my humble opinion).

[goj]

Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

I hope the new tach display is configurable.

I'm sure it will have some configurable options but I'd rather see an advanced HUD than a highly configurable digital gauges.

For instance the navigation inside the gauge cluster of the new A4 is a lot cooler in theory than in practice. I drove my friend's A4 on a 45 trip from San Jose - SF and found myself staring at the map in the gauges. After I noticed that I just used the normal infotainment screen the rest of the journey especially in the city. It was at that moment I realized that there wasn't great value in that aspect of the gauges - at least to me.

Last thing divers need is a highly detailed information screen in which you must look down at for longer than a glance to get info from.

[Lt1camaro]

Unless they can make it as loud as a C43 AMG, then IDK how these are going to sell well compared to that.

[goj]

Originally Posted by otay

I was thinking the same on the exhaust, too bad...wish it was the other way around.

You're right, it's still camouflaged, can't tell much about the front end for example. But overall shape looks like a slightly more rounded F30. F30 is more sleek or streamlined (in my humble opinion).

Agreed. I think the F30 is great looking but this new profile looks sleeker. Can't wait to see it.

[starbai]

Is it me or is it lookin kinda heavy/floaty/soft.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by autopal

I'd be surprised as well, but I was referring to articles like this
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/10/16/fu...i-carbon-roof/

As a way to reduce overall vehicle weight... I see no reason why the CF roof would only apply to M cars in the future.

I could see it trickling down into the M sport level..

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by starbai

Is it me or is it lookin kinda heavy/floaty/soft.

they all do. Just waiting for you to also say " it needs to be dropped"

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by goj

I'm sure it will have some configurable options but I'd rather see an advanced HUD than a highly configurable digital gauges.

For instance the navigation inside the gauge cluster of the new A4 is a lot cooler in theory than in practice. I drove my friend's A4 on a 45 trip from San Jose - SF and found myself staring at the map in the gauges. After I noticed that I just used the normal infotainment screen the rest of the journey especially in the city. It was at that moment I realized that there wasn't great value in that aspect of the gauges - at least to me.

Last thing divers need is a highly detailed information screen in which you must look down at for longer than a glance to get info from.

I love the Virtual Cockpit in my S5.

[goj]

Originally Posted by Mo@BMWofFairfax

I love the Virtual Cockpit in my S5.

Make no mistake. It's an option I would want, however an advanced heads up display would be optimal for displaying much of what the digital cockpit does.

[kern417]

Originally Posted by goj

Make no mistake. It's an option I would want, however an advanced heads up display would be optimal for displaying much of what the digital cockpit does.

I agree. We 100% need the RPM to be displayed in the HUD as well as turn signals and other small indications. It would be nice to have additional information in the cluster but after having HUD, it is most critical to me. I actually noticed that a lot of the features that I saw in the digital cluster were disabled on my car since the HUD shows the info. If I turn the HUD off, the cluster becomes more active.

[farns2345]

Wow, I? didn't hear any exhaust at all. Just wind when the car passes by

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by autopal

mkoesel, any inside scoop on possible output for the M340i? I've seen speculation elsewhere, that suggest 380 to 400hp and carbon fibre roof

HP - definitely yes, the roof - unlikely (but don't want to say impossible).

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Funk0701

Any word on if the M340 will be available with 6MT manual transmission in the US?

No. Probably not in Europe either.

[autopal]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

HP - definitely yes, the roof - unlikely (but don't want to say impossible).

400hp and a lighter car would blow away the C43 and S4, which would be a pleasant surprise, as BMW is not usually at the head of the horsepower war. That would probably means the next M3 will get Xdrive, as RWD M3 might not be faster to 60 than this M340i with Xdrive.

[otay]

Originally Posted by Funk0701

Any word on if the M340 will be available with 6MT manual transmission in the US?

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

No. Probably not in Europe either.

Seriously?

#@!&%#!

[SCOTT26]

The X3 M40i is Automatic only as is the M550i/M550d xDrive.

[Calvin36]

Can't wait for the M340.

[doccyber]

No auto start stop that CANNOT be disabled. Please.