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BMW unveils new 3 Series generation with electric i3 and petrol models
BMW has unveiled the next generation of its 3 Series, marking a significant technological shift toward the Neue Klasse era. A major change for the European market is the discontinuation of diesel engines in the new lineup, which is expected to arrive for the 2027 model year. Instead, BMW will focus on a variety of powertrains, including petrol engines with 48V mild-hybrid technology and plug-in hybrids.
The new generation features the fully electric BMW i3, which utilizes sixth-generation eDrive technology, an 800-volt architecture, and cylindrical battery cells. The top-tier i3 50 xDrive is expected to offer a WLTP range of up to 912 km and support DC fast charging of up to 400 kW.
For internal combustion enthusiasts, the lineup will include petrol models such as the M350 xDrive, which features a 3.0-liter straight-six engine producing 443 hp. BMW is also preparing a Touring (wagon) version of the 3 Series, which will be available in both combustion and fully electric i3 variants.
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BMW · BMW M · BMW i3 · Dingolfing · M Performance · Munich · Neue Klasse
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The electric i3 utilizes the ‘Heart of Joy’ supercomputer to manage drivetrain, damping, and steering. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] BMW is discontinuing diesel engines in the 3 Series due to declining European demand and Euro 7 compliance costs. www.motori.it · jajce-online.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The flagship gasoline model is the BMW M350 xDrive, featuring a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 443 hp. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com · baogialai.com.vn · jajce-online.com · autozurnal.com · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The BMW i3 50 xDrive has a WLTP range of up to 912 km. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com · baogialai.com.vn · namastecar.com · stirisportive.ro · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The electric i3 supports DC fast charging of up to 400 kW via an 800-volt architecture. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com · namastecar.com · ecoloauto.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series will not include diesel engine options. www.motori.it · jajce-online.com · autozurnal.com · www.autorevue.cz · www.seznamzpravy.cz
- [● 7 SOURCES] The new 3 Series lineup features both the all-electric i3 and gasoline models with 48V mild hybrid technology. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com · baogialai.com.vn · autozurnal.com · www.autojournal.fr · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The BMW i3 50 xDrive produces 469 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. bil24.no · www.quotidianomotori.com · namastecar.com · ecoloauto.com · stirisportive.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BMW M has reached a milestone of 1 million cumulative production units. intensive911.com