Opening of BMW M340i xDrive online reservations in India from today

BMW India has some news to share, folks! The BMW M340i xDrive will be available for pre-order in India from today. Yeah. The Munich-based automaker has announced that it will start accepting BMW M340i xDrive reservations in India from 3:40 p.m. on March 5, i.e. later in the day. No points for guessing why the company chose to open order books specifically at 3:40 p.m., of course. Either way, this limited edition 3-series will therefore be available for reservations through the BMW online store for a token amount of ₹1 lakh. But wait, the company also has something special to offer early risers.

BMW India said the first 40 customers to book a unit of this baby will benefit from a specially organized driver training program at a race track in India. As part of this program, owners will have the opportunity to hone their racing line skills with the help of certified BMW trainers.

In a press statement, the company said: “Designed by BMW M, the car offers a concentrated distillation of the sporting essence of the 3. Together, the high engine performance, the M-specific chassis tuning, the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive and the M Sport rear differential provide an exceptional driving experience.”

The BMW M340i will be equipped with a world of provisions such as ambient lighting, three-zone climate control system, 10.25-inch touchscreen, iDrive interface, gesture control, digital dashboard, etc. . Many provisions for safety also, of course.

As for power, the upcoming BMW car in India will use a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine that delivers a maximum power of 382 hp between 5,500 rpm and 6,500 rpm and 500 Nm of peak torque. . between 1,850 rpm and 5,000 rpm. Transmission duties will be taken over by an eight-speed automatic transmission.