Technical specifications of new BMW 3 Series

BANGALORE, INDIA: After its launch in Europe last year, the new BMW 3 Series, widely speculated to be known as F30, is expected to see its Indian launch by end of this month.

The media, including the Web, is already abuzz with a lot of rumors and information about the  premium sedan, which is reportedly styled like the bigger 5- and 7-Series, an exciting news for Indian aficionados of the iconic automobile manufacturer.

Check out its website here: http://www.bmw.in/in/en/.

The new BMW 3 Series is expected to boast a 8-speed automatic gearbox, with both petrol and diesel variants made available in India.

"The grown-up, tech-laden new 3-series is a big improvement in almost every area and the competition really needs to start worrying," summarizes automobile magazine, Autocar India, in a review.

To read the review, click on: http://bit.ly/MDKroQ.

"Standard on every new 3-series is the Driving Experience Control system — BMW-speak for a wide range of driving modes you can choose from," the review adds, "This system, though already available on the 5- and 7-series, is further enhanced for its 3-series debut by also offering an 'Eco Pro' mode, which tweaks the throttle map to eke out the best fuel economy."

While multiple engine options in both petrol and diesel are available in European markets, India might witness the launch of the petrol models of the five-seater, 320i and 328i, producing 181 bhp and 241 bhp respectively. Also, expect one diesel variant, 320d.

Here are some probable technical specifications of the new sixth-generation BMW 3 series:

Engine: Twin-scroll turbo, direct-injection (petrol)

2.0L In-line

Displacement: 1995 cc

Transmission gearbox: 8-speed automatic with Step-Tronic

Power: 242 bhp at 5000-6500 rpm (petrol), 181 bhp at 4000 rpm (diesel)

Torque: 35.69 kgm at 1250-4800 rpm (petrol), 38.75 kgm at 1750-2750 rpm (diesel)

No of cylinders/valves: 4/4

Maximum speed: 216 kmph

0-100 kmph: 8.3 seconds

Other major features include:

Dynamic Stability & Traction Control

On-Board Computer System

Finally, coming to the pricing aspect, base model of the 328d might cost around Rs. 26 lakh (ex-showroom) and the 328i could set you off by an additional Rs. 9 lakh.

Are you ready to test drive the beauty?