BMW M340i Special Edition Marks 50 Years Of The 3 Series

China was the primary market to get a particular 3 Collection to rejoice half a century for the reason that E21 debuted. BMW used the four-cylinder 330i and electrical i3 as the idea for the limited-run model. For Australia and New Zealand, the luxurious model is choosing a extra thrilling taste to mark 50 years of the unique 3 Collection.

The three Collection 50 Jahre Version begins off as a spicy M Efficiency mannequin. Particularly, an M340i within the sedan physique type with customary xDrive. Solely 50 items can be offered Down Beneath, all completed in a BMW Particular person shade. To be trustworthy, it isn’t significantly thrilling, as we reckon a particular model would have deserved a extra daring end. The six-cylinder sports activities sedan is available in Anthracite Metallic and contains the M Sport Package deal Professional. The latter bundles crimson brake calipers with darkish Shadowline exterior accents, together with a Black Sapphire rear spoiler. The 19-inch wheels are completed in Jet Black, rounding off the shadowy remedy.

There isn’t a lot to report inside, however BMW is including a contact of exclusivity with a particular plaque. A metallic “3 Collection 50 Jahre Version” badge with a coloured M motif adorns the middle console lid. Carbon fiber dashboard trim and M-themed seatbelts are additionally included within the bundle, however these options may be discovered on an everyday M340i as properly.

BMW Australia is charging 127,600 AUD, which at the moment equates to about $83,400. Whereas it’s not a good comparability given conversion charges, completely different taxes, and whatnot, an M340i xDrive begins at $63,375 in america. That mentioned, it could possibly be worse, as German pricing begins at €76,600 (almost $90,000).

The G20 3 Collection is now within the ultimate part of its life cycle. BMW is reportedly set to finish manufacturing in October 2026, with the G50 successor probably arriving the next month. Nonetheless, the brand new mannequin received’t be in-built Munich, because the historic plant will shift solely to EVs beginning in 2027. As an alternative, the next-gen 3 Collection is predicted to be assembled in Dingolfing. Manufacturing will possible be unfold throughout different websites as properly, very like the present automotive. For reference, the G20 is manufactured in Mexico (San Luis Potosí), India (Chennai), Brazil (Araquari), China (Shenyang), and at different vegetation.