M340i Details: horsepower, M features, new colors, delayed intro

ORIGIN M. · 11-23-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fox1486

No manual. Car is getting larger. Why not just call it a 5 Series, call the 5 a 7, introduce the 9. Then in the year 2030 they can introduce the "BMW 20 Series".

I just don't get it. The 3 Series moniker has rich history. Are they trying to make the 2 the new 3, based on it's size and performance? What would be the point?

Yep the 2er is the new 3er

Just like the M2 is the new M3

kevinlevrone · 11-23-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FotiosF80M3

This means new m3 will have 480 plus hp when it arrives.

Well, the Giulia QV has over 500hp at the same price and comes out on top in every review, so what do you expect from BMW...?

Levente_CSL · 11-23-2017, 02:14 PM

i already saw the production car without camo, and all the trim lines. all i can say is it looks amazing and ten times better looking then the f30

autopal · 11-23-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Levente_CSL

i already saw the production car without camo, and all the trim lines. all i can say is it looks amazing and ten times better looking then the f30

Come on man, give us a little more detail/info.

JustChris · 11-23-2017, 02:46 PM

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Fixed.

What's your point?

And yeah, more blue colors is a good thing. EBII is boring and way too ubiquitous.

Snapper rocks blue
Sonic speed blue
Portimao blue
Blue ridge Mountain
Barcelona blue
Misano Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Have all been introduced in the last year or so... BMW AG has a fixation right now with blue and orange

Blue and Brown are 'in' right now in Munich.

Pretty happy to see some great blues...Brown not so much.

BMW 2002tii · 11-23-2017, 02:46 PM

Manuals are defo going as even cheaper autos are better and more efficient....

goj · 11-23-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

it's the size of a 5 series.. so.. I can see why no manual

Hopefully it doesn't gain weight. That's my only concern. My guess is it will stay similar to F30

upsidedownfunnel · 11-23-2017, 03:41 PM

Does this mean DCT is an option?? I specifically bought a used 335i because I was waiting for a G20 6MT. I'll reluctantly take a DCT but only offering the top end 3 series with an auto is just ridiculous. I have no problems with people preferring the auto, but BMW has officially thrown in the towel now. This also probably means they don't give a crap about fixing the steering. Why not put the engine in front of the axle, make most of your cars AWD and put a four ring emblem on the grille and just finish the transformation to Audi?

M3 Adjuster · 11-23-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Does this mean DCT is an option?? I specifically bought a used 335i because I was waiting for a G20 6MT. I'll reluctantly take a DCT but only offering the top end 3 series with an auto is just ridiculous. I have no problems with people preferring the auto, but BMW has officially thrown in the towel now. This also probably means they don't give a crap about fixing the steering. Why not put the engine in front of the axle, make most of your cars AWD and put a four ring emblem on the grille and just finish the transformation to Audi?

The Next 2 series is on the way, with all but the four rings.

upsidedownfunnel · 11-23-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

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Originally Posted by FotiosF80M3

This means new m3 will have 480 plus hp when it arrives.

Well, the Giulia QV has over 500hp at the same price and comes out on top in every review, so what do you expect from BMW...?

The Giulia has a ridiculous maintenance schedule and has already proven to be comically unreliable. I'm sure it's a great car to drive for a review, but living with it might be a completely different matter. I predict there will be very few on the road older than five or six years old.

upsidedownfunnel · 11-23-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Does this mean DCT is an option?? I specifically bought a used 335i because I was waiting for a G20 6MT. I'll reluctantly take a DCT but only offering the top end 3 series with an auto is just ridiculous. I have no problems with people preferring the auto, but BMW has officially thrown in the towel now. This also probably means they don't give a crap about fixing the steering. Why not put the engine in front of the axle, make most of your cars AWD and put a four ring emblem on the grille and just finish the transformation to Audi?

Next 2 series is on the way !

If I could get a four door 1 series I'd be all over it. Sadly I need a sedan.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 11-23-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

M340i details:

Same power as Z4 M40i (380hp or more),
Automatic only (There will be models with manuals, but only those with much smaller engines, and possibly none for the US market.)
M features: M Sport brakes, M diff, variable steering, M suspension (option 704 standard even with xDrive, adaptive suspension optional), M steering wheel, M exterior, rear spoiler, 19" wheels.
The rumored carbon roof was just a rumor.
Interesting colors: Portimao Blue, Blue Ridge Mountain.
And some bad news: it will be a delayed intro, so we won't see it until Spring 2019 or later.

Perfect. My S5 lease ends in 2020.

No manual option opens up the market for the BMW enthusiasts. Now they start looking at options like Mercedes and Audi.

SlickShift · 11-23-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Does this mean DCT is an option?? I specifically bought a used 335i because I was waiting for a G20 6MT. I'll reluctantly take a DCT but only offering the top end 3 series with an auto is just ridiculous. I have no problems with people preferring the auto, but BMW has officially thrown in the towel now. This also probably means they don't give a crap about fixing the steering. Why not put the engine in front of the axle, make most of your cars AWD and put a four ring emblem on the grille and just finish the transformation to Audi?

Seeing as how future M cars will have the 8AT instead of the DCT, my guess is that the DTC is all but dead.

rallybull · 11-23-2017, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by autopal

Will there be a less powerful non M sport 3 series with the straight 6?
Regular 340 with 330ish hp for people who don't want so much hp? There are lots of buyers who just don't want the 4 cylinder

Just use eco pro mode.

SCOTT26 · 11-23-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Snapper rocks blue
Sonic speed blue
Portimao blue
Blue ridge Mountain
Barcelona blue
Misano Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Have all been introduced in the last year or so... BMW AG has a fixation right now with blue and orange

Well Blue is the principle colour of the flag of Bavaria.

Thescout13 · 11-23-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

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Originally Posted by FotiosF80M3

This means new m3 will have 480 plus hp when it arrives.

Well, the Giulia QV has over 500hp at the same price and comes out on top in every review, so what do you expect from BMW...?

Every review? I do not believe that is correct. It is a great car, I am not a fanboy in denial, but if I recall correctly the now 2-3 year old Comp pack is still beating or slightly behind the 6 months old Q.V.

CruzM3 · 11-23-2017, 05:57 PM

Its basically just like a F30 340i with MPPSK, JB4 and M diff performance wise. So I wouldn't be worried your missing out on much for us 340 owners. Let's hope it looks the part and doesn't gain any weight. Even though I perfer the auto its a shame there won't be a manual.

MightyMouseTech · 11-23-2017, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FotiosF80M3

Bye bye manual. Just a fact of life.

There are other companies that will offer them. And they will get my money.

Until I buy a full electric. Manuals only.

BimmerMat135 · 11-23-2017, 06:30 PM

Now bring it in a Wagon body and I might consider it.

Arcades · 11-23-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FotiosF80M3

This means new m3 will have 480 plus hp when it arrives.

Well, the Giulia QV has over 500hp at the same price and comes out on top in every review, so what do you expect from BMW...?

Every review? I do not believe that is correct. It is a great car, I am not a fanboy in denial, but if I recall correctly the now 2-3 year old Comp pack is still beating or slightly behind the 6 months old Q.V.

Fans exaggerate too much man.

Alfa are unreliable atm. I scanned their forums and it's flooded with problems. Not to mention low sales in September was actually a bit sad...

hellrotm · 11-23-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickShift

Seeing as how future M cars will have the 8AT instead of the DCT, my guess is that the DTC is all but dead.

I don’t see next gen M3/M4 going auto. DCT for at least one more generation.

JayPichardo · 11-23-2017, 07:23 PM

Hell yes

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