BMW has launched the new 3-Series M340i xDrive variant in the country for Rs. 62.90 lakhs (ex-showroom). It is the first BMW M Performance car to be locally produced at BMW’s Chennai plant.
From the looks, it can be differentiated from the regular model by the gunmetal grey accents added to the front grille, mirrors, and bumpers. It is offered with 18″ M wheels and in three colour options – Dravit Grey, Sunset Orange and Tanzanite Blue. The front grill slats pattern is also a bit different from the normal version.
On the inside, it features Alcantara/Sensatec combination upholstery in Black with contrast stitching Blue, Aluminium Tetragon trim finishes, M seat belts, M steering wheel with paddle shifters, aluminium pedals and much more.
A customer can also enhance the looks and upgrade the wheels from a wide range of accessories or different accessory packages – Enthusiast Pack, Racer’s Pack and Motorsport Pack.
Under the hood, it packs a 2,998cc, straight-six, petrol engine, which produces 387 BHP and 500 Nm of maximum torque. It completes the sprint of 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, which makes it the quickest car to be produced in India.