2012 BMW 3-Series

Introducing The All-New 6th Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan
Dynamic, Efficient and Luxurious

Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- October 14, 2011 11:15 am EDT ... With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency as well.

The all-new BMW 3 Series Sedan arrives in US showrooms in February 2012 as a 2012 model.
The new BMW face, with elongated headlights reaching along as far as the BMW kidney grille, emphasizes the new BMW 3 Series' sense of width and strengthens its athletic overall profile. The sixth generation of the 3 Series has grown moderately in size compared to its predecessor, with its wide track (front + 37 mm/1.46 in., rear + 47 mm/1.85 in.) particularly prominent, and the car's length (+ 93 mm/3.66 in.) and wheelbase (+ 50 mm/1.96 in.) also accentuates its sporting allure. Inside the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, the rear passengers will appreciate the noticeable increase in space made possible by the larger dimensions. And the BMW 3 Series range is now also available in a trio of trim and equipment variants -- the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line. Each presents its own individual take on the character of the sports sedan, with exclusive, high-quality material combinations and unbeatable build quality underlining the premium ambience of the new range.

Drive and chassis technology have always been key areas of expertise for the brand, and agility and driving dynamics remain outstanding attributes of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. The new car belies its larger dimensions with an equipment equalized curb weight 88 lb (40 kilograms) below that of its predecessor.

A choice of two muscular, refined and efficient engines -- which both feature new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology -- will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan in the US market. In addition to the already successful 6-cylinder N55 engine powering the 335i, customers can also opt for the new turbocharged 4-cylinder (N20) variant in the BMW 328i. This latest-generation engine, initially introduced in the 2012 Z4 sDrive28i, rewards the driver with both a dynamic driving experience and significantly reduced fuel consumption.

The innovative 8-speed automatic gearbox -- which is a first in the segment -- opens up a whole new level of driving experience. It can be specified in combination with either the 328i or the 335i and includes the new Auto Start-Stop function. Compact and exceptionally efficient, it allows the new BMW 3 Series to match or outperform models fitted with the standard six-speed manual gearbox in terms of fuel economy. The new 8-speed automatic brings together shift comfort, dynamic performance and efficiency of the highest order, making it the perfect partner for the new sedan's dynamic potential.

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• 2012
• BMW
• 3-Series
• F30

[exoticcarlvr22]

Looks almost exactly like the 5-Series, especially from the back! But still a nice car! +1.

[gtrmagic]

Looks great in the dark blue... and seems a lot longer than the previous series, even if from some angles it looks very similar.

Will Australia be getting the SA cars or German ones?

[homeboyskilletfresh]

Why not diesel hybrid? Peugot gets 60+ just in the city

[BengalJOY]

@gtrmagic However the truth is BMW has kept the dimensions almost identical to the previous 3 series, no extra overhang..... nothin. It just looks bigger due to some great work done by the designers. Cheers!

[idiotzrule]

@idiotzrule *hear =)

[idiotzrule]

@tmt3800 Ill give you a tip. When you here a song that you dont know type some of the lyrics into google adding the word lyrics at the end like I just did for you "little white shadows lyrics"

Answer.

Coldplay - White Shadows

[tmt3800]

Namme of the song??? Anybody.

[LBB988]

@exoticcarlvr22

actually it looks like 3 series the 5 series lot diff