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The 2027 BMW 3 Series Is Here With 437 HP And A Factory Drift Mode

BMW has revealed the eighth-generation 2027 3 Series, featuring a redesigned exterior based on the Neue Klasse design language and a tech-heavy interior. The lineup includes petrol models 320 and M350, alongside the electric i3. The range-topping M350 xDrive utilizes a turbocharged inline-six engine producing 437 horsepower and introduces a dedicated drift mode. Pricing for the new series starts at £45,000 in some markets, while US starting prices are reported between $49,900 and $51,250. The electric i3 variant offers 463 hp and a range of 468 miles.

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  • ✓ The 2027 BMW 3 Series adopts Neue Klasse styling and a tech-heavy interior.
  • ✓ The M350 xDrive variant produces 437 horsepower from an inline-six engine.
  • ✓ The M350 xDrive features a dedicated drift mode.
  • ✓ The electric i3 variant produces 463 hp with a 468-mile range.
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BMW revealed the internal combustion engine versions of the 2027 3 Series following the launch of the electric i3.

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  1. BMW Unveils 2027 3 Series With Neue Klasse Styling and 437-HP M350

    BMW has revealed the eighth-generation 2027 3 Series, featuring a redesigned exterior based on the Neue Klasse design language and a tech-heavy interior. The lineup includes petrol models 320 and M350, alongside the electric i3. The range-topping M350 xDrive utilizes a turbocharged inline-six engine producing 437 horsepower and introduces a dedicated drift mode. Pricing for the new series starts at £45,000 in some markets, while US starting prices are reported between $49,900 and $51,250. The electric i3 variant offers 463 hp and a range of 468 miles.

    Why it matters

    The 3 Series is a core volume model for BMW. This generation shifts the brand's aesthetic toward the Neue Klasse identity and removes the letter i from gasoline model designations. It follows the earlier introduction of the all-electric i3.

    What is confirmed

    • The 2027 BMW 3 Series adopts Neue Klasse styling and a tech-heavy interior.
    • The M350 xDrive variant produces 437 horsepower from an inline-six engine.
    • The M350 xDrive features a dedicated drift mode.
    • The electric i3 variant produces 463 hp with a 468-mile range.
    • The petrol lineup includes the 320 and M350 models.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The starting price in the US is $51,250.

    What to watch next

    • Release date for the Drift Moment OTA update.
    Sources used for this update (24)
    1. Top Gear — The petrol BMW 3 Series has arrived: meet the new 320 and M350, yours from £45k
    2. Car and Driver — BMW's Gas-Powered 3-Series Gets a Big Makeover, And We Have the Details
    3. Motor1.com — The 2027 BMW 3 Series Is Here With 437 HP And A Factory Drift Mode
    4. BMW Group — The new BMW 3 Series.
    5. InsideEVs — BMW’s Cheaper i3 Has A Smaller Battery, But The Range Is Still Impressive
    6. www.topspeed.com — 2027 BMW F 450 R First Look: Entry-Level Naked Announced in Europe
    7. www.automotiveaddicts.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series Debuts With 437-HP M350 xDrive and a ...
    8. www.thesupercarblog.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series unveiled; Gets a 437 hp M350 variant with ...
    9. www.topspeed.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series: 463-HP i3 EV and 437-HP M350 xDrive Debut
    10. carsbase.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series Debuts with Neue Klasse Styling and 437-HP ...
    11. www.caranddriver.com — 2027 BMW 3-Series Revealed! A Neue Way Forward - Car and Driver
    12. carbuzz.com — 2027 BMW 3 Series Revealed With Enough Power To ... - CarBuzz
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