New BMW 3 series to come with more powerful six-cylinder engine

BMW 3 Series is close to unveiling coming with both four- and six-cylinder petrol engines and a 48-colt mild-hybrid technology which will let it comply with tougher emission rules.

New Delhi: The next-generation BMW 3 Series is almost ready to be revealed; it would warm the hearts of ICE-preferring enthusiasts. BMW has confirmed that the upcoming saloon will continue to have both four- and six-cylinder petrol engines. A 48-volt mild-hybrid technology will help the cars comply with tougher emissions standards.

At the top of the combustion-powered lineup will be a new M Performance trim called the M350 xDrive. It will replace the current M340i and is expected to get a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six mated with a mild-hybrid system. Together, the configuration produces a claimed 443 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque.

Those figures represent a significant increase over the previous M340i sold in the United States, with the new model gaining 57 hp and 80 Nm. The improvement is even more noticeable........

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