3-Series News E90
At a glance:

Sporty V8 Engines

4-Series Coupe & Convertible models

More cabin space

New 6-Speed gearbox

High-Tech electronic features

Length 4500mm, Width 1770mm increased wheelbase by 35mm to 2760mm

Rear Wheel drive with MacPherson strut up front with Trapezoidal-shaped multi-link rear suspension, parts to be shared with the forthcoming 1-Series.

Speed sensitive Rack-&-Pinion steering which incorporates BMW's new Active Front steering system.

New brakes advanced electro-hydraulic to replace current all hydraulic system.

DSC+T, Anti-lock brakes & CBC (Corner Braking Control) will be standard.

Adaptive headlamps that swivel to follow the angle of the front wheels to improve night-time visibility.

Re-engineered 6-Cylinder engines will feature the Valvetronic throttle system along with the third-generation version of the Vanos varible valve timing & direct injection from the 760i flagship.

New 3.6Litre V8 developing 272Bhp will feature in a new performance model to bridge the gap between the current 330i & M3.

Re-worked versions of the diesel models in 2.0 & 3.0Litre in-line six turbocharged common-rail engines, diesels are to feature new advanced "piezo" technology for more efficient combustion.

New 6-speed automatic transmission & manual with optional SMG sequential shift arrangement, centre console mounted lever.

3-Series coupe & Convertibles to adopt the new 4-Series moniker, looks likely that the next M3 will actually be called the M4.

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the 3.6L should be the same one that is going to be introduced in the New 5