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2027 BMW 3-Series Prototype Drive: Neue Klasse Is a Gas
BMW says the M350 xDrive will use a 437-hp inline-six and a rear-drive drift mode, with the feature due in an over-the-air update in 2027.
- BMW recently completed final summer driving dynamics testing in Miramas, France, for the upcoming eighth-generation Series. The prototype showcases the brand's Neue Klasse design ethos.
- The flagship BMW M350 features a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine producing 437 hp, paired with standard adaptive suspension and an eight-speed transmission. This balances M-car performance with daily usability.
- Engineers achieved an "almost perfectly balanced distribution of weight between the axles," while the interior features BMW Panoramic iDrive powered by BMW Operating System X. The horizontal screen spans the windshield base.
- The M350 sprints to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with all-wheel drive standard, while the Drift Moment rear-drive mode arrives via over-the-air update in 2027. This expands performance options post-launch.
- Adopting the Neue Klasse route, the new Series strategy aligns with BMW models like the i3 and X5. The prototype suggests the automaker will return the Series to its status as a universal vehicle.
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