M340i

E60525d · 11-13-2018, 05:41 AM

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-...-la-motor-show

Interestingly it mentions the car has a wider track!

strike4A · 11-13-2018, 06:05 AM

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unite...auto-show-2018

ronime · 11-13-2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr August Schmidhuber

Such a shame it's 4WD

“Final UK spec has not yet been outlined, however“

So, RWD and halogen headlamps for us then?

mikeoz · 11-13-2018, 07:32 AM

uh im really not sure about this next mesh grill? i think new Z4 has it also?
Think i need to see it in he flesh....

Russbmw · 11-13-2018, 07:38 AM

Is it just me, or does it look like it's sitting very high (even for an x-drive), and on piddly wheels?

JustChris · 11-13-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

uh im really not sure about this next mesh grill? i think new Z4 has it also?
Think i need to see it in he flesh....

Agree, not a great departure, moving away from BMW 'core look' for a sporty model? Hmm, not seen it though so will give it a chance.

TodmordenLad · 11-13-2018, 08:18 AM

So, with a dedicated M Performance model in the line up, MPPSK's will be a thing of the past, I imagine?

creepy coupe · 11-13-2018, 08:19 AM

Very unsporty.

MashinBenzin · 11-13-2018, 08:27 AM

Black isn't helping in those pics. Wheels do look small...hmmm

g9icy · 11-13-2018, 08:28 AM

Price bump as well? M440i is what I'm after.

225 · 11-13-2018, 10:00 AM

It has 18s as standard just everyone ticks the msport plus pack and gets 19s to fill the arches better. God help them if they havnt sorted the x drive ride height!

Will be a cracking car but I can see It being VERY expensive, 20% off or not!

330XDave · 11-13-2018, 10:02 AM

Looks like the sister of an Audi A4. Did they really have to do the silver mirror cap thing?

And yes it looks to be riding as high as my 330d xDrive.

creepy coupe · 11-13-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

Looks like the sister of an Audi A4. Did they really have to do the silver mirror cap thing?

And yes it looks to be riding as high as my 330d xDrive.

They have been doing the silver mirror think since 2014. it's called feric grey and back in the day it matched the wheels. and front canards or vents. But nowadays the Mlites come with many wheel colour options

330XDave · 11-13-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

They have been doing the silver mirror think since 2014. it's called feric grey and back in the day it matched the wheels. and front canards or vents. But nowadays the Mlites come with many wheel colour options

Oh right, hadn't noticed, always noticed it on the M1/240i but not the 3/440i. Seems more noticeable on this version.

TodmordenLad · 11-13-2018, 10:41 AM

I'm sure it will drive well
Pity about the new look front grilles and exhaust tips in these pics - 'orrible

330XDave · 11-13-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

Oh right, hadn't noticed, always noticed it on the M1/240i but not the 3/440i. Seems more noticeable on this version.

In fact if you google 340i or 440i every image that comes up has body coloured mirror caps so I think I was right in what I was saying.

creepy coupe · 11-13-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

In fact if you google 340i or 440i every image that comes up has body coloured mirror caps so I think I was right in what I was saying.

I was referring to the Mlites M135/M140 M235/M240. Not the Msport cars which as you say were body coloured.

330XDave · 11-13-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I was referring to the Mlites M135/M140 M235/M240. Not the Msport cars which as you say were body coloured.

You are referring to M140i/M240i. I am referring to 340i/440i. That's the difference! Not sure why the 1/2 series have even come in to the conversation, we are talking about the 3 series and this is a 3 series forum.

HighlandPete · 11-13-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 225

It has 18s as standard just everyone ticks the msport plus pack and gets 19s to fill the arches better. God help them if they havnt sorted the x drive ride height!

xDrive passive M sport and Adaptive M suspension are lowered by 10mm, as the other M-sport models.

Looking at how the new lift-related dampers work, have my suspicions aftermarket lowered springs are not going to work well with the OE dampers.

Going to be interesting to see how the damping works, if someone tries to lower say 25 - 30mm. Front and rear damping characteristics are setup completely different. Ride height appears to be part of the optimum rear compression and front rebound damping characteristics.

1966-TR4 · 11-13-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

You are referring to M140i/M240i. I am referring to 340i/440i. That's the difference! Not sure why the 1/2 series have even come in to the conversation, we are talking about the 3 series and this is a 3 series forum.

The OP is about a Mlite.

Archer-s · 11-13-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

xDrive passive M sport and Adaptive M suspension are lowered by 10mm, as the other M-sport models.

Looking at how the new lift-related dampers work, have my suspicions aftermarket lowered springs are not going to work well with the OE dampers.

Going to be interesting to see how the damping works, if someone tries to lower say 25 - 30mm. Front and rear damping characteristics are setup completely different. Ride height appears to be part of the optimum rear compression and front rebound damping characteristics.

Yeah doesn’t sound like lowering would work as you could end up constantly in the secondary damper. I wonder if they will fit regular or progressive springs? If they don’t fit the later, then that could be a tuning option?

Also I wonder if the adaptive dampers will be lift-related too?

330XDave · 11-13-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1966-TR4

The OP is about a Mlite.

Ok fair enough, but it is the direct replacement for the current 340i which is what it is being compared to, so I guess we're both right in our own way.

Personally think they shouldn't have bothered though, Audi S4 definitely springs to mind.

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