BMW M340i xDrive to be launched in 2021

The BMW M340i xDrive will be launched in 2021. The launch has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BMW is expected to launch the M340i xDrive variant of the 3 Series in India in 2021. The launch has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The M340i will be a fully-loaded variant of the sedan. It is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder engine producing 377 BHP @ 5,500-6,500 rpm and 500 Nm @ 1,850-5,000 rpm. The engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission and power is sent to all four wheels. The 0-100 km/h time is claimed to be 4.4 seconds.

At present, the 3 Series is available with two engine options - 330i and 320d. The 330i is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 255 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 400 Nm @ 1,550-4,400 rpm. The 320d comes with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that develops 188 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. Both engines come paired with 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmissions.

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