2024 BMW M340i: 5 Key Highlights You Need to Know About This Performance Sedan

The 2024 BMW M340i offers an exhilarating driving experience with a blend of performance, luxury, and technology.

Here are the five key highlights that make this sedan stand out:

1. Design

The exterior of the 2024 BMW M340i has received significant updates with M-specific upgrades. It features 19-inch M-specific alloy wheels, M sport brakes, and M-specific scuff plates on the door sills.

The car also boasts an adaptive M chassis, M-specific ORVMs, and carbon fiber trims in the cabin for an added touch of sportiness and luxury. These design changes enhance both the look and driving dynamics of the performance sedan.

2. Engine

Under the hood, the BMW M340i is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbocharged M TwinPower engine that produces 369 bhp at 5,500-6,500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque. This powerhouse enables the sedan to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds.

The M340i also offers a claimed fuel economy of 13 km/l. The engine is mated to an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, with four driving modes—Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport, and Sport+—to cater to different driving preferences.

3. Dynamics

The M340i is equipped with an M Sport suspension featuring a stiffer spring and damper design, offering a direct and agile driving experience. The suspension can be actively adjusted depending on driving conditions. It also comes with variable Sport steering, Servotronic steering assist, and an M Sport differential, making it highly responsive and handling-oriented.

Braking duties are taken care of by the M Sport braking system, with four-piston fixed calipers at the front and single-piston floating calipers at the rear.

4. Features

Inside, the 2024 BMW M340i offers a luxurious cabin with Alcantara and

ec upholstery, complemented by blue contrast stitching. The car is equipped with the BMW Digital Key, allowing drivers to unlock the car with their smartphone. It also includes a colour Head-up display with navigation, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Other notable features include handwriting recognition, cruise control, launch control, 3-zone climate control, sport seats, and ambient lighting.

5. Price

The all-new BMW M340i is priced at ₹74.90 lakh (ex-showroom), and it is locally manufactured in India. It is available in two new paint options: Arctic Race Blue and Fire Red.

BMW has already begun accepting bookings for this high-performance sedan, making it an exciting option for enthusiasts.

Conclusion

The 2024 BMW M340i blends incredible power with cutting-edge features, making it a strong contender in the luxury sedan market. Whether you're after a thrilling driving experience, a premium design, or modern tech, the M340i delivers on all fronts.

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