[eddj]

as of now for example, 2022/2023 m240i EU version : 374hp compared to NA version 382hp since harsher, stricter emission regulations in EU...

[Refujeet]

Originally Posted by JTO24

The base M3/M4 has 473 hp and 406 ft lbs... those figures are way too close for the M340i.

Agreed.

BUT, I just think the M-performance buyers are just different than full-on M buyers…and this applies across their lines.

M-performance should be able to have similar power, but more street tuned. That would open up M to be more track focused/lighter/purer.

Maybe this just applies to me…that's how I've felt about it after my M50i engines. Amazing power to drive, and still super comfortable with the family.

[TheKandyman]

Originally Posted by G80M4

power always goes up

And cylinder count keeps dropping….

[G80indy]

I will do inline 6 / 6 speed only
Call me a traditionalist

Although
I did try the V8

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by 330indy

I will do inline 6 / 6 speed only
Call me a traditionalist

Although
I did try the V8

Traditionalist!

[G30M]

Originally Posted by 330indy

I will do inline 6 / 6 speed only
Call me a traditionalist

Although
I did try the V8

the more gears the more times you get to hear engine revving noises

so for me at least 8 speed

[G80indy]

Originally Posted by G80M4

the more gears the more times you get to hear engine revving noises

so for me at least 8 speed

Hmmm
Well….
I'm more about throttle control, so don't care too much about shifting often, which is why I love that S58:
Grunt in any gear
Also a fan of winding it out in 2nd and going right into 4th and chillin'

(This is not a manual vs auto thread, so, no offense)

[G30M]

was racing someone up a steep hill on the weekend, it was accelerating in 6th gear (m340i touring) and when i saw 100mph i backed out as didn't want to go to jail. when i looked back the honda civic was gone. but yeah more gears means more rev.

though i just had a thought. i have a 300 hp/300 ft lb subaru with CVT. currently makes no sound, super quiet exhaust. if i deleted everything and bolted the loudest exhaust i can find, i can have WOT in 6000rpm from 0-100, no gear change. 6000rpm all the way. hmm ...

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by 330indy

I will do inline 6 / 6 speed only
Call me a traditionalist

Although
I did try the V8

Will any of these be an option?

[G80indy]

Originally Posted by Lucky1

Will any of these be an option?

I waited since November to order a 6 speed M3. Get them while you can

[absahu]

I found this post about the 2023 BMW 3 SERIES to be extremely informative and interesting. I really enjoyed reading about the 340i's new look. I learned a lot about the automobile and what to anticipate thanks.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by TheKandyman

And cylinder count keeps dropping….

Ah yes how true. 0 cylinder and 1000 power and torque...

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by Besharaf

Cosmetic refresh in 2023 then another in 2024...

It’s 2022. 2023 is next year.

[absahu]

Is BMW 330i have any changes ?