BMW 3 Series (F30)
| BMW 3 Series (F30/F31/F35) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | November 2011—present |
| Assembly | Germany: Munich Germany: Regensburg Brazil: Araquari China: Shenyang (BBA) Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) India: Chennai Indonesia: Jakarta Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) South Africa: Rosslyn Thailand: Rayong (BGMT) |
| Designer | F30: Christopher Weil F31: Michael de Bono |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (F30/F35) 5-door Touring (F31) |
| Layout |
FR layout, F4 layout (xDrive models) |
| Related |
3 Series Gran Turismo (F34) 4 Series (F32/F33/F36) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol: 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo 1.6 L N13 I4 turbo 2.0 L N20/B48 I4 turbo 3.0 L N55/B58 I6 turbo Diesel: 2.0 L N47/B47 I4 turbo 3.0 L N57 I6 turbo |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | F30: 2,810 mm (110.6 in) F31: 2,810 mm (110.6 in) F35: 2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
| Length | F30: 4,624 mm (182.0 in) F31: 4,624 mm (182.0 in) F35: 4,734 mm (186.4 in) |
| Width | 1,811 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,429 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | F30: 1,475–1,737 kg (3,252–3,829 lb) F31: 1,545–1,770 kg (3,406–3,902 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 3 Series (E90/E91) |
| Successor | BMW 3 Series (G20) |
The BMW F30/F31/F35 series is the sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of entry-level luxury cars. It was launched in late 2011 as the successor to the E90 3 Series. The body styles of the sixth generation 3 Series range are:
For the sixth generation, the coupe and convertible models were spun off to create the new BMW 4 Series nameplate. BMW also introduced a separate hatchback model under the 3 Series nameplate called the Gran Turismo.
The F30 is the first generation of 3 Series where the entire range is powered by turbocharged engines. The F30 also marked the 3 Series' first use of a three-cylinder engine in its 2015 facelift. A new plug-in hybrid F30 model was also introduced in 2016.
The M3 version (designated F80) was released in 2014 and is powered by the S55 twin-turbo straight-6 engine.
The F30 sedan was unveiled in 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It was released in early 2012, making it the first of the sixth generation 3 Series models to go on sale.
The 320i, 318d, and 316d sedans were added in March 2012, and the 320i EfficientDynamics Edition and 316i were added in autumn of 2012.
The BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics was the most widely used vehicle in the London 2012 Olympics due to BMW's official partnership.
The arrival of the four-cylinder models in the USA was the first 3 Series to be sold with a four-cylinder petrol engine in this market since the E36 318i of the late 1990s. Early models included the 328i and 335i. The 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive went on sale in the summer of 2012.
The station wagon body style (marketed as "Estate", "Sports Wagon" or "Touring") was unveiled in 21st Auto Mobil International Leipzig 2012. This body style is designated as F31, and the launch models consisted of the 328i, 320d and 330d. The 320i, 316d and 318d models were added in autumn of 2012.
The 5-door hatchback body style is designated F34 and was marketed as the 3 Series Gran Turismo, with styling similar to the 5 Series Gran Turismo. At 4,824 mm (190 in), the F34 is 200 mm (8 in) longer than the Sedan and Touring models. This extra length is partly facilitated by the 110 mm (4 in) longer wheelbase of the platform used by the F35. The F34 is also 79 mm (3 in) taller than the F30/F31.
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