BMW introduces all-new 3 Series, fully-electric i3

Concerning powertrains, the all-electric 3 Series, which is sold as the i3, uses the sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology. This powertrain system consists of two (front and rear axle) electric motors paired with a high-voltage battery.In its most powerful version (50 xDrive), the BMW i3 can produce up to 469 horsepower (hp) and 645 Newton-meters (Nm). This trim also comes with a 108.7 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, which can provide up to 912 kilometers (km) of range, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)Notably, BMW promises that a more powerful version of the i3, designated as the M60 xDrive M Performance, will be launched sometime in 2027,The top-of-the-line ICE version of the BMW 3 Series, on the other hand, is the M350 xDrive. It packs a TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine and a 48-volt mild hybrid system. According to the German marque, this powertrain can put out up to 443 hp, although no torque figures were provided just yet,As standard, a gasoline-powered BMW M350 xDrive comes with the Adaptive M Suspension system. This component is also offered as an option for the dual-motor BMW i3. Appearance-wise, the newly debuted BMW 3 Series and i3 wear a rather muscular take on the sedan formula. This goes together with a bold new “kidney grille” design similar to the one found on the Neue Klasse SAV concept vehicle