[Jason]

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2016 BMW 340i to feature approximately 321 HP

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The F30 3 Series LCI (facelift refresh) is coming soon, with production beginning in July -- when the 335i will be renamed the 340i. Naturally, one of the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming 340i is how much power its new B58 3.0L turbo 6 cylinder engine (replacing the current N55 engine) will deliver.

Based on a 340i prototype's information, courtesy of trusty member ynguldyn, that figure should be approximately 321 HP. The following chart shows a 340i prototype's power as 240kw, which translates roughly to 321 horsepowers. For comparison, the current 335i makes 300hp. Figures can always change from prototype to production models, but we wouldn't expect it to be much. It also shows a new color being available - Mediterranean Blue, which can be seen on the 2 Series Active Tourer.

As for cosmetic changes, the F30 will feature a restyled front bumper, deeper inset headlights and shapelier kidney grilles. Adaptive LED headlights will be available on the 3 Series for the first time, the corona ring / angel eyes will receive a new shape, and there will be new full LED tail lights. Photos of these changes can be seen in the prototype spy photos below.

As for the 328i, it will become the 330i next year (2016) and its N20 engine will be replaced by the B48 engine at that point.

BMW F30 M Sport LCI Facelift - January 8, 2015

BMW F30 / F31 LCI Facelift

BMW F30 / F31 LCI Facelift

[Diver]

These all sound like positive changes. I have also read there will be some suspension tuning to provide a "more dynamic driving experience" without degrading the ride.

[BimmerMat135]

Not even available yet but already behind Mercedes good job BMW!

[ADRQ0811]

Are halogens still standard? Anyone know yet?

[autopal]

Will a M performance powerkit be available? Something to challenge Mercedes C450 amg sport?

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

Not even available yet but already behind Mercedes good job BMW!

Wouldn't be surprised if they offered another power kit that pushed that to 350ish. BMW I'm sure made a ton off of the current power kit. This will help them compete.

[WilliCO]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

Not even available yet but already behind Mercedes good job BMW!

Agreed. It's hard to say without driving the car because all these engines seem to be really underrated now. But on their face, those numbers are simply not very impressive for a next generation engine after, what, 8 model years of the N55?

[vexx786]

Originally Posted by WilliCO

Agreed. It's hard to say without driving the car because all these engines seem to be really underrated now. But on their face, those numbers are simply not very impressive for a next generation engine after, what, 8 model years of the N55?

N55 went into production in 2009, but most vehicles (3 series) started seeing it during the 2011 model year.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by ADRQ0811

Are halogens still standard? Anyone know yet?

Standard on 320i and 328i.

LEDs will be offered as option on these models and as standard on 340i.

No Xenons.

(This bit of information has ~90% probability of being correct. On 5/7 we'll know for sure.)

[///M ARMY]

I like the Led taillights.

[FilipMPower]

Engine seems nice. Everyone should know that BMWs I6 is better than anything the competition has, and hell, its underrated, every enthusiast knows that. I am sure the new B58 will be a step up over any competition. What I am concerned about is the interior. The C-class has the lead there, theyre faux-leather interior looks and feels better than BMWs leather... And I hope that BMW doesnt leave it as it. They should take the faux-leather approach too. Feels and looks like leather, but is cheap.

[swagon]

Uh uh, 343 PS had the E46 M3 and now you can almost that much power in a standard 3er.

Wish xenons would be standard like it is on the 5 Series... Shame.

[B///MWGuy]

Hopefully, its torque would be the game changer..

Just like the M3/4

[DannyITR]

I'm sure BMW is excited to revert back to incandescent brake lights and turn signals for the next gen model! Just like they reverted back in '06 and in '12.

[335BOY]

Automobile magazine out today says next 335 to have 365 hp. M3-500hp

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by 335BOY

Automobile magazine out today says next 335 to have 365 hp. M3-500hp

wow! Thats a significant jump from the current model. I kinda dont believe it.

[nachob]

That's nice but what the 340 needs is to find is soul not just more power. It's not underpowered right now. It's under sprung, under steering feel, under whelming sound and just all around blah now except for styling. It looks great but hot outside masks somewhat hollow feel. That needs to be the focus not just new hp figures in my humble opinion.

[remmib]

So, 326 proper hp.

[Rupes]

Wow, and a 4 liter inline 6! Wait, it isn't? Oh, right. BMW just randomly names cars now instead of the "old" method of providing numbers that actually meant something about the displacement of the engine. Come on BMW, you had a chance to make this right! Next is the 350? Eventually you'll run out of numbers and go back to 0 I guess.

[Paigey]

Well, atleast nowwe know which sources are reliable and which aren't.

What I want to know is, will they be updating the top view camera to surround view?

[Pauleebe]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Standard on 320i and 328i.

LEDs will be offered as option on these models and as standard on 340i.

No Xenons.

(This bit of information has ~90% probability of being correct. On 5/7 we'll know for sure.)

So it's going to be $1,000 (Lighting Package) + $1,900 (LED's) = $2,900 to get LED's on my base 328? Come on, BMW.

[Paigey]

Originally Posted by dwalls90

So it's going to be $1,000 (Lighting Package) + $1,900 (LED's) = $2,900 to get LED's on my base 328? Come on, BMW.

I think they're doing away with the lighting package. It's either halogen or LED. No xenon.