2027 BMW 3-Series Prototype Drive: Neue Klasse Is a Gas
BMW says the M350 xDrive will use a 437-hp inline-six, standard all-wheel drive and a drift mode added later by software update.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, BMW completed summer driving dynamics testing for the new 3-Series in Miramas, France, confirming the upcoming BMW M350 will feature the gas-powered Neue Klasse design.
- Shifting to a new design ethos, the Neue Klasse philosophy incorporates four- and six-cylinder engines with 48V mild-hybrid technology, providing a balance of performance and efficiency for the 3-Series.
- The M350 boasts a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six engine producing 437 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels.
- Production of the upcoming performance variant begins later this year, with the car expected to launch in 2027 as the most powerful version in the 3-Series range.
- Via an over-the-air update, BMW plans to introduce its "Drift Moment" feature next year, allowing the all-wheel-drive sedan to operate in rear-wheel-drive mode at the press of a button.
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