BMW F30 3 Series LCI: Information, Pictures and Videos

diesel733 · 05-07-2015, 10:07 AM

Now they come out with LED Taillights. Should have put these in for the M3 and M4.

aajami · 05-07-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Clikx

Do you think we can retrofit the new tail lights on M3/M4?!

On the M3, yes. But not the M4.

m_alnimah · 05-07-2015, 10:14 AM

Where are the Videos?!

dL. · 05-07-2015, 10:40 AM

The most important question is...

Is Estoril Blue II still available for 340i? If not then I'm going to pass and get a 4GC before that gets discontinued as well.

dL

metrathon · 05-07-2015, 10:43 AM

10 new stripes of plastic chrome throughout the cabin = 15 Euro (inc labor). I'm totally sold.

Blown850 · 05-07-2015, 10:45 AM

Looks like Saddle is finally available on the sport line? hopefully it will be on the m sport variant as well, good to see the sport seat with this color none the less

justinnum1 · 05-07-2015, 10:57 AM

The new b58 sounds nice as fuck. Too bad they aren't doing he new b48 right now. I would cancel my order lol

kevinlevrone · 05-07-2015, 11:05 AM

This looks like a very small LCI effort to me.

The B58 engine had to be included because it reduces costs, sharing its platform with all other gasoline engines. I'm glad they got rid of the weak N55, but the B58 still has only one turbocharger, requiring extensive turbine modifications for serious tuning, while probably increasing lag.

I do like the rev match option for the manual gearbox and the optional HUD. Things like the retuned suspension and different brake pads, black center console are just for ensuring that the press release is longer.

My speculation is that they directed their efforts towards the next 3-series generation. The F30 looks quite bland in stock form, especially in Europe with those tiny wheels and huge wheel gaps that come as standard. I saw the new Mercedes C-class and I was much more impressed.

Jason · 05-07-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dL.

The most important question is...

Is Estoril Blue II still available for 340i? If not then I'm going to pass and get a 4GC before that gets discontinued as well.

dL

Yes. Estoril Blue remains an M Sport exclusive color.

justinnum1 · 05-07-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

This looks like a very small LCI effort to me.

The B58 engine had to be included because it reduces costs, sharing its platform with all other gasoline engines. I'm glad they got rid of the weak N55, but the B58 still has only one turbocharger, requiring extensive turbine modifications for serious tuning, while probably increasing lag.

I do like the rev match option for the manual gearbox and the optional HUD. Things like the retuned suspension and different brake pads, black center console are just for ensuring that the press release is longer.

My speculation is that they directed their efforts towards the next 3-series generation. The F30 looks quite bland in stock form, especially in Europe with those tiny wheels and huge wheel gaps that come as standard. I saw the new Mercedes C-class and I was much more impressed.

I agree. The real one to get is the next gen 3 series. LCI is kind I weak overall imo.

dL. · 05-07-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Yes. Estoril Blue remains an M Sport exclusive color.

THANK GOD. I'm swapping my lease next year then!

dL

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-07-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

Things like the retuned suspension and different brake pads are just for ensuring that the press release is longer.

Jason · 05-07-2015, 11:28 AM

ADDED VIDEOS:

randomstriker · 05-07-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds (8 speed auto)
0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (8 speed auto + xDrive)

xDrive model is quicker to 60? Is this a typo or does the additional traction overcome the additional weight?

fecurtis · 05-07-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by randomstriker

xDrive model is quicker to 60? Is this a typo or does the additional traction overcome the additional weight?

The extra traction overcomes the additional weight since 0-60 is mainly a metric to measure how quickly a car can get off the line.

CesaroM · 05-07-2015, 11:37 AM

335 sounds better than 340...340 should be the new 4.0 imo , also 340 with 320hp sounds a bit underpowered , why not raise the bar bmw? imo audi a4 and c class produce better styling and while the interior in 3er is fine I guess , it's almost childish compared to the c class cabin.

justinnum1 · 05-07-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CesaroM

335 sounds better than 340...340 should be the new 4.0 imo , also 340 with 320hp sounds a bit underpowered , why not raise the bar bmw? imo audi a4 and c class produce better styling and while the interior in 3er is fine I guess , it's almost childish compared to the c class cabin.

everyone knows it going to be more than 320hp in real life...probably closer to 350. its bmw...

FC4 · 05-07-2015, 11:48 AM

Meh...

fecurtis · 05-07-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

everyone knows it going to be more than 320hp in real life...probably closer to 350. its bmw...

Hell, with the MPPK an F30 is advertised at 335 HP, which is around what they actually dyno to the rear wheels.

Kristalov · 05-07-2015, 11:52 AM

Oh those side M badges on the 340i are gonna stir up issues again with true M'ers again. Probably take them off on the 2nd year productions like they did the M235i.

justinnum1 · 05-07-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FC4

Meh...

Pretty much. Unless you were considering a 335 right now.

bimmerjph · 05-07-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Hmm, those blinkers... Does it have two of them in each headlight? And they look like incadescent again (orange)?

It kind of makes it look like it has Jaundice...

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kevinlevrone Lieutenant 261 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	This looks like a very small LCI effort to me. The B58 engine had to be included because it reduces costs, sharing its platform with all other gasoline engines. I'm glad they got rid of the weak N55, but the B58 still has only one turbocharger, requiring extensive turbine modifications for serious tuning, while probably increasing lag. I do like the rev match option for the manual gearbox and the optional HUD. Things like the retuned suspension and different brake pads, black center console are just for ensuring that the press release is longer. My speculation is that they directed their efforts towards the next 3-series generation. The F30 looks quite bland in stock form, especially in Europe with those tiny wheels and huge wheel gaps that come as standard. I saw the new Mercedes C-class and I was much more impressed.
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