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2016 BMW 340i to feature approximately 321 HP

The F30 3 Series LCI (facelift refresh) is coming soon, with production beginning in July -- when the 335i will be renamed the 340i. Naturally, one of the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming 340i is how much power its new B58 3.0L turbo 6 cylinder engine (replacing the current N55 engine) will deliver.

Based on a 340i prototype's information, courtesy of trusty member ynguldyn, that figure should be approximately 321 HP. The following chart shows a 340i prototype's power as 240kw, which translates roughly to 321 horsepowers. For comparison, the current 335i makes 300hp. Figures can always change from prototype to production models, but we wouldn't expect it to be much. It also shows a new color being available - Mediterranean Blue, which can be seen on the 2 Series Active Tourer.

As for cosmetic changes, the F30 will feature a restyled front bumper, deeper inset headlights and shapelier kidney grilles. Adaptive LED headlights will be available on the 3 Series for the first time, the corona ring / angel eyes will receive a new shape, and there will be new full LED tail lights. Photos of these changes can be seen in the prototype spy photos below.

As for the 328i, it will become the 330i next year (2016) and its N20 engine will be replaced by the B48 engine at that point.

BMW 3-Series facelift to be revealed on May 7

The refreshed BMW 3-Series will be revealed to international media on May 7.

We have heard from a very reliable source that the 3-Series LCI will be shown at a special event in Munich, Germany, on May 7. It will be attended by international auto journalists, so a public online reveal could be expected on the same day or shortly after.

From what we know about the minor model update, it will bring new adaptive LED headlights, slightly redesigned bumpers and updated kidney grille. In terms of engines, the 3-Series is expected to gain the Bavarian company’s 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder engine for its entry-level versions. A plug-in hybrid with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, supported by an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery installed underneath the trunk is also in the cards.

Floyd napisao:BMW 3 Series LCI live stream

12:00 Central European Time 07 May 2015