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BMW’s eighth-generation 3 Series (G50) was spotted in near-production M350 xDrive form with almost no camouflage, hinting at i3-inspired styling; production shifts to Dingolfing for the new model, world premiere is expected in late September, and the car should reach U.S. showrooms in 2027.
BMW confirms the next-gen 3 Series keeps four- and six-cylinder engines with 48V mild-hybrid tech, led by the M350 xDrive: a 3.0L turbo I6 making 443 hp and 580 Nm, 0–62 mph in 4.1s, plus an OTA-enabled Drift Moment rear-drive mode; production moves to Dingolfing, and the lineup may include a diesel and plug-in hybrid, with the M3 not arriving before 2028.
BMW’s new M350 xDrive tops the combustion 3-Series lineup with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six and 48V mild-hybrid, producing 437 hp and 428 lb-ft, and claimed 0–62 mph in about 4.1 seconds with standard AWD. Its standout feature, Drift Moment, can redirect power to the rear wheels for a rear-drive feel, though it won’t launch until 2027 via an OTA software upgrade for existing M350s. The car is undergoing final dynamics testing as BMW previews the Neue Klasse design language shared by all next-gen 3-Series variants, including EV-focused models like the i3 returning on the electric side.
A pristine 9,000-mile 1977 BMW 320i E21 went to Bring a Trailer and reached about $20,000, but the bid fell short of the reserve and the car remained unsold. The time-capsule coupe wears Fjord Metallic paint, original Recaro seats, and the 2.0L M10 engine with a four-speed manual; its original sticker was $9,620 in 1977 (roughly $53k today). It spent decades with its first owner before being acquired in 2024 and prepared for sale.
BMW Canada has released a limited edition M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition to celebrate 50 years of the 3-Series, featuring six exclusive colors from past generations, unique badging, and performance specs identical to the standard model, with only 100 units available.