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      08-15-2018, 05:13 PM   #1
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G20 3 Series Preproduction Drive Reviews Compilation

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KEY STATS:
• 120lb lighter than F30 3 Series
• 25% improvement in torsional rigidity
• 50:50 weight distribution
• 1.2" wider front and rear tracks
• 0.4" closer to ground (lower center of gravity)
• 330i powered by 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine, with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft
• 15% increase in mechanical feedback through the wheel
• M Sport Package includes: 0.4" lowered suspension, stiffer springs, larger staggered performance tires, electronically controlled limited slip differential, larger M Sport brakes
• 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires (225/40R19 front and 255/35R19 rear) on preproduction 330i
• Slightly larger than the F30 in every dimension, including wheelbase
• Debuts in October at Paris Auto Show
• Goes on Sale in US in Spring 2019


REVIEWS:

Auto Express (UK):
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-s...ototype-review

Autoblog (US):
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/15/...-drive-review/

Autocar (UK)-:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...port-prototype

Car and Driver (US):
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...t-sedan-driven

Car Magazine (UK):
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-re.../3-series-g20/

CNET (US):
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-drive-review/

Edmunds (US):
https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/fir...irst-look.html

Irish Times:
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-...ries-1.3596082

Motor Trend (US)
https://www.motortrend.com/cars/bmw/...totype-review/

Top Gear (UK):
https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/...18/first-drive

What Car (UK):
https://www.whatcar.com/news/2019-bmw-3-series-review/



BMW 3 Series G20 Preproduction Testing


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