[teaston]

Originally Posted by Kal027

My pcp ends March 2018.

Looks like only the smaller engines may be available at that stage.

Wonder if it’s worth paying mine off and keeping it fir an extra year hanging on n got the m340d?

G20 won’t be available at all in two months time mate!

[vadimo]

I thought i red earlier new 3 series will be out sometime mid this year.

Perhaps BMW is reviewing their engine line up choices and EV options and what is priority and going to be big seller, given the sudden drop in diesel sales and increased interest on EV cars. This is right time to pause for manufactures and reassess their priorities and market demand.

No point for BMW to invest/refine another 320D no matter how good it is, it wont be as popular choice before, they need something else now, perhaps a 320E of some sort, 3-4 cylinder petrol with electric motor....

[teaston]

Originally Posted by JD6

I suppose it won’t help current sales if they go on about the new model, but I would expect them to know more than we do.

Back in 2014 I assumed it was bring your child to work day, but it turns out I was speaking to a BMW Genius who told me all about the new 40i engine and the extensive use of carbon fibre in the new 7 and 5. At least some of what he told me was correct. However he was hinting that the 340i would have a big power hike over the 335i - that and there was extensive use of CF in the G30...

Originally Posted by dopper99

Also don’t expect a 340d when the G20 comes out. When the F30 came out I think from memory there was only something like the 320i, 328i, 335i and 320d and 330d, maybe one or two other lower powered engines.

So whether the M340i will be available from launch, possibly. But the 340d (if that what they are going to call it) most likely won’t be out for up to a year later, based on whats happened in the past.

Note that a G30 540d is still not available in the UK even though you can order one elsewhere (eg Germany, albeit LHD).

Originally Posted by kylemacca01

I really can't see that coming here, if it even exists. I'd expect an m340i with about 370bhp in line with the m40i x3.

Originally Posted by 225

I think that's a bit pie in the sky as only that site mentions it. I agree I think the m340 will be circa 370bhp, shame they won't make it a nice round 400bhp as the new m3 will still be what another 70-100bhp More?

Either way if they don't pull their fingers out with the g31 I may have to look else where.

Originally Posted by ep22jg

I want to change towards the end of this year and was hoping to at least consider the M340!
Looks like I might have to look else where.

It is frustrating how long it takes BMW to roll out a complete model range.

I'd be surprised if the will be an M350! Not enough of s gap between a circa. 370bhp M340 and the M3. Maybe a 350d for other markets??

M340i will be same power as new Z4 M40i, 380bhp or more, and will be released Spring 2019 earliest.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by teaston

G20 won’t be available at all in two months time mate!

Presume you mean f30 won’t be available?

Did hear the G 20 was being unveiled in March at the Paris motor show ??

With orders being taken in the middle of 2018 for delivery towards the year end ?

Hopefully the bigger m340d ( or even M350d ) might be available by mid 2019 when my pcp ends.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by kylemacca01

Nah, worth it for the m340i though

This might be regarded as heresy by some here.

But

Mrs has got a 140i and while it sounds nice and meaty to some extent I prefer the torque of a big bi turbo diesel, not to mention the economy.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Kal027

My pcp ends March 2018.

Looks like only the smaller engines may be available at that stage.

Wonder if it’s worth paying mine off and keeping it fir an extra year hanging on n got the m340d?

As soon as that, didn't think that G20 was coming so soon..?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Kal027

Presume you mean f30 won’t be available?

Did hear the G 20 was being unveiled in March at the Paris motor show ??

With orders being taken in the middle of 2018 for delivery towards the year end ?

Hopefully the bigger m340d ( or even M350d ) might be available by mid 2019 when my pcp ends.

March this year or next year?

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by teaston

March this year or next year?

I thought this year for the unveil. But ready to stand corrected on that one.

My pcp,ends 2019. Can’t get used to this date change.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by JustChris

As soon as that, didn't think that G20 was coming so soon..?

My bad my pcp ends 2019 not 2018

Getting my years mixed up.

Blame Brexit.

[dopper99]

According to this:

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sho...-g20-revealed/

We now know the launchpad for the new 3-series: it will be revealed to the world at the 2018 Paris motor show in October 2018, so there are still a few more months to wait for first official pictures.

[Kal101]

Originally Posted by dopper99

According to this:

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sho...-g20-revealed/

We now know the launchpad for the new 3-series: it will be revealed to the world at the 2018 Paris motor show in October 2018, so there are still a few more months to wait for first official pictures.

Yes I saw that. What confused me was that f30 production/ order taking was stopping in July - presume this year 2018?

Seems a long time to go without their best selling model or am I getting confused

[....,,,,..,,..]

This should put me on track for a G Hearse.

Will definitely need a test drive if it's a 340i xdrive.

Hopefully some new cutting edge tech, that we don't really need but is fun to play with.

No bloody touch screens !!!!!!!!!!

[mose121]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Just found this .... http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-sho...-g20-revealed/

Fairly usual stuff, until I got to the end.........

I think this is very interesting.........

Pretty sure BMW has already confirmed that the next gen M3/4 will have a selective AWD system just like the new M5 has. And as a current F80 ZCP owner as well, we know it needs it. Being a huge fan of RWD cars despite living in Pittsburgh and driving it year round, I never thought I'd say that. But the reality is the torque numbers these cars are achieving today makes traction a big issue even in dry warm weather. Especially since BMW seems to have something against rear tires that are wider than a 285. Our cars should be running a 285 in the front with at least a 305 on the back. Would help tremendously to get the car to turn in better at the limit and put the power down more effectively.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by mose121

Pretty sure BMW has already confirmed that the next gen M3/4 will have a selective AWD system just like the new M5 has. And as a current F80 ZCP owner as well, we know it needs it. Being a huge fan of RWD cars despite living in Pittsburgh and driving it year round, I never thought I'd say that. But the reality is the torque numbers these cars are achieving today makes traction a big issue even in dry warm weather. Especially since BMW seems to have something against rear tires that are wider than a 285. Our cars should be running a 285 in the front with at least a 305 on the back. Would help tremendously to get the car to turn in better at the limit and put the power down more effectively.

Up until 2 weeks ago I'd agree with you with regards traction issues. But I've recently fitted Michelin PS4S tyres and the grip has improved significantly. Driving around at -4 deg C with cold tyres and the grip is unreal compared to before. Very impressed with them for grip.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1467132