Yahoo Autos When a Fully Loaded 3-Series Is as Good as an M3
What do you do when you don't want to wait for a year while paying over sticker price for a BMW M2, don't feel like spending a whole lot more on an M3, but still want to go fast in a car that's also comfortable as a daily driver? You get the best 3 Series in a nice color with the M Pack.
The 340i starts at $47,900, and for that, you get BMW's new B58 six-cylinder, which is part of their modular engine family, featuring a bigger turbo and an air-to-water intercooler as well as higher compression and more power and torque all across the rev range. BMW claims it produces 320 horsepower, but put one on a dyno, and it might just produce the same figure at the wheels.
Add the adaptive suspension that comes with the M Pack, and coupled with the super smooth 8-speed ZF automatic, you have one hell of a fast family sedan. And just in case you wish to get more involved, a six-speed manual is a no charge option with the 340i.
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