Most of the lineup is offered in 328i and 335i variants, with the 328i getting a new 240-horsepower, 2. Compound cross-drilled brakes are also included, as are an M variable differential lock and an M Drive button that allows you to save personalized settings. New-generation 8-speed automatic transmissions help the Sedan and Sports Wagon models achieve excellent mileage, too--up to 33 mpg on the highway with the 335i Sedan or up to 34 mpg with the 328i Sedan. Compared to the last-generation wagon, there's more width between the wheel arches, and a wide tailgate opening, scuff plates and available racking systems for outdoor gear or storage boxes help make the most of it. Data Unavailable Spare Bolt Pattern Data Unavailable Spare Tire Size Data Unavailable Interior Passenger Area M3 Convertible-M Models M3 Coupe-M Models Select Trim to compare. Failed to get data, please try again. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Data Unavailable Front Leg Room in. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. With its turbocharged 'TwinPower' turbo 6-cylinder engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and a sophisticated electric-motor and management system, the ActiveHybrid 3 delivers 335 hp to the rear wheels and can accelerate to 60 mph in as little as 5. Some of the M Power App's features are demonstrated in a video we've included below. Coupe and Convertible versions have a 6-speed automatic available instead of the 8-speed and a 230-hp six , but a 6-speed manual gearbox is also offered throughout the entire 3-Series lineup. As a carryover model from the last generation, the 3 Series coupe and convertible are powered by a naturally aspirated 3. A Bimmer that lightweight had to be quick, right? It varies the settings to make the M3 suited for either everyday driving or track duty.
M3 models, meanwhile, continue to be one of the most practical high-performance cars on the market. Also, last year's redesign brought more back-seat space and cargo space to sedans, as well as a more sophisticated, isolated ride. The previous-generation 3 Series coupe and convertible and M3 carryover for 2013, but will be replaced with the 4 Series coupe and convertible and M4 on the new chassis in 2014. Among them are a number of cars that are quick in a straight line and also surprisingly fuel efficient. Data Unavailable Cargo Area M3 Convertible-M Models M3 Coupe-M Models Select Trim to compare. The ActiveHybrid3 is powered by a turbocharged 3. Units Affected 840000 Motor Trend tests dozens of vehicles every year, everything from fuel misers to speed demons.
The recall began on December 2, 2014. Vehicle Overview While the sedan was all-new for 2012, the 3 Series coupe, convertible, and M3 carry over from the previous generation for 2013. All of these are accessed through the iDrive screen-based interface Failed to get data, please try again. The recall began March 9, 2018. Also Dark Burl Walnut trim is now available separately on the 328i and 328i xDrive models.
The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. The ActiveHybrid 3 with the turbo 3. Back seat is a bit tighter in the Convertible, as well as the Coupe, with the 3-Series Sedan and Sports Wagon offering easier entry and exit plus more rear legroom and width. Most of the 3-Series lineup is offered in Sport Line, Luxury Line, and Modern Line versions, with each of these distinguished by separate trims, materials, and details. The system permits operation on electric power alone for up to 2. Data Unavailable Third Shoulder Room in. New for 2013 A new entry-level 320i sedan with a 180-hp turbo 2.
Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Handling, as you'd expect of the M3, is excellent, despite this being the heaviest M3 to date by a considerable margin. Data Unavailable Third Hip Room in. In the lighter Coupe, the engine can pull the car to 60 mph in just 4. Sedan and Sports Wagon models both have Auto Start-Stop, which shuts the engine off at stoplights and smartly starts it again when the brake is released.
Parts are not currently available. Across its entire lineup, the 3-Series models stand out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive--as well as more fuel-efficient than most other alternatives. The recall began on October 7, 2015. The rear-drive M3 coupe and convertible are also carryover models and are powered by a naturally aspirated 414-hp, 295 lb-ft 4. With a full host of modern airbags, stability and traction controls, and advanced dynamic performance stability controls, plus its innate handling and braking capabilities, however, the M3 is likely to be a very safe car--and the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible it's based on has performed admirably in crash-testing, too.
Then these three videos are right up your alley, with the new 2014 4-Series coupe's design highlighted in the first video, and a multitude of M3s in the second and third ones. The 240-hp, 255 lb-ft turbocharged 2. As with all M3s, drive is sent exclusively to the rear wheels. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Next year, redesigned two-door 3 Series and M3 models become 4 Series and M4 coupes and convertibles. Driver-focused powertrain and chassis make it a scalpel among sledgehammers. Special xDrive versions of the Sedan and Sports Wagon offer all-weather capability to the 3-Series, albeit only with the 8-speed automatic.
A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. The size class for cars is determined by the interior passenger and cargo volumes. Coupe models are available in rear- or all-wheel-drive, while the convertible model is rear-drive only. Failed to get data, please try again. Designers for the new 4 Series appear extremely proud over their newest creation, and we don't blame them.