BMW F30 3-series continues testing and we recently caught a black F30 test mule. This prototype wears the same camouflage level as the
recently spotted F30 sedans, but its black paint set against the camouflage tape shows off the car's lines better than a lighter color.
Squared off LED halos adorn the front headlights on this particular model, and overall the front headlights look to have a stylish and aggressive shape, as on the F10 5-series. Low and wide kidney grilles sit at the front of a sleek and sloping hood.
The F30's double side character lines are again evident from the side views. These double lines should give the F30 a distinctive look among current model BMWs, as it's a styling element not present on any other model.
These photos also show well the smooth lines of the trunk and the sleek transition into the C-pillar. The entire trunk-C-pillar area features much sleeker lines than the E90 3-series, resulting in a coupe like look. The rear lights will take on BMW's traditional L-shape.
As we
reported recently, the F30 3-series will begin production in November 2011 (after production of the E90 ends in Oct.), and will come to market as 328i and 335i models. The 328i will most certainly be powered by the 'N20' turbo 4-cylinder inline engine (as found in the Z4 28i,
details) and the 335i by a turbo 6-cylinder inline motor.
F30 sales are expected to begin in Europe around the time of its world public premiere at the 2012 Geneva show - in March, 2012. US sales should begin in late Spring of 2012.
Follow our complete F30 coverage @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/3-series/f30/
