BMW Mexico Launches 50th Anniversary 3 Series Special Edition

BMW has been in a festive temper all 12 months to have fun the three Collection’ fiftieth anniversary. We’ve seen a number of “50 Jahre” particular editions marking half a century for the reason that E21 debuted. Mexico is the subsequent market to get a limited-run model, and this time with an electrifying twist. It’s based mostly on the rear-wheel-drive 330e.

Constructed regionally on the San Luis Potosi plant, the particular 3er rides on a few of BMW’s nicest wheels. The 19-inch two-tone set, codenamed “1038,” is an Particular person improve launched final 12 months on the facelifted 4 Collection. The vehicles additionally include the M Sport Professional Package deal and a blacked-out kidney grille for additional visible drama.

To finish the look, BMW Mexico darkens the aspect mirror caps and window trim. The pink calipers of the M Sport brakes add a pointy distinction to the physique, which will get a trunk lid spoiler and a sunroof as customary. Open the doorways and also you’re greeted by “3 Collection 50 Jahre Version” aspect sills with an M-colored motif.

To sweeten the pot, BMW Mexico provides carbon fiber dashboard trim and electrically adjustable entrance seats. Three-zone computerized local weather management and a wi-fi charging pad are included as effectively. A particular plaque on the middle console lid protecting the cup holders nods to the three Collection’ milestone.

There are not any modifications beneath the hood, the place the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine continues to work with an electrical motor. Mixed output stays 289 hp and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft). The plug-in hybrid sedan wants 5.9 seconds to succeed in 62 mph and tops out at 143 mph (230 km/h). In electrical mode, it received’t go any sooner than 87 mph (140 km/h).

The battery pack has a usable capability of 19.5 kWh, good for 53 miles (85 kilometers) of WLTP-rated electrical vary. A full cost takes two and a half hours from a 7.4 kW wallbox.

BMW sellers in Mexico are already taking orders from prospects keen to spend MXN $1,439,900 ($78,300).