BMW 3 Series (F30)

BMW 3 Series (F30)
BMW 3 Series (F30)
	2016 BMW 318i (F30)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	F30 (sedan); F31 (touring); F34 (Gran Turismo); F35 (long-wheelbase sedan);
Production	October 2011 – June 2019
Model years	2012–2019 (North America)
Assembly	Germany: Regensburg; Dingolfing; South Africa: Rosslyn (BMW SA); China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA); India: Chennai (BMW India); Brazil: Araquari (BMW Group Brazil); Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor); Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand); Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor); Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom); Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG);
Designer	Christopher Weil (2009); Michael de Bono (F31, 2009); Page Beermann (F34, 2009);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan (F30/F35); 5-door wagon (F31); 5-door fastback (F34);
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive);
Platform	BMW L7
Related	BMW 1 Series (F20); BMW 4 Series (F32); BMW 2 Series (F22);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.5 L B38 I3 turbo; 1.6 L N13 I4 turbo; 2.0 L N20 I4 turbo; 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L N55 I6 turbo; 3.0 L S55 I6 turbo; 3.0 L B58 I6 turbo; Diesel:; 2.0 L N47 I4 turbo; 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo; 3.0 L N57 I6 turbo;
Transmission	6-speed manual; 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,810 mm (110.6 in) (F30/31); 2,920 mm (115.0 in) (F34/35);
Length	4,624–4,643 mm (182.0–182.8 in) (F30/31); 4,734 mm (186.4 in) (F35); 4,824 mm (189.9 in) (F34);
Width	1,811 mm (71.3 in); 1,828 mm (72.0 in) (F34);
Height	1,429–1,434 mm (56.3–56.5 in) (F30/31); 1,455 mm (57.3 in) (F35); 1,508 mm (59.4 in) (F34);
Curb weight	1,385–1,769 kg (3,053.4–3,900.0 lb) (F30, including hybrid models); 1,465–1,767 kg (3,229.8–3,895.6 lb) (F31); 1,540–1,650 kg (3,395.1–3,637.6 lb) (F35); 1,540–1,780 kg (3,395.1–3,924.2 lb) (F34);
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 3 Series (E90)
Successor	BMW 3 Series (G20); BMW 4 Series (G26) Gran Coupé (F34);

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW F30 (sedan version), BMW F31 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') and BMW F34 (fastback version, marketed as 'Gran Turismo') compact executive cars. The F30/F31/F34 generation was produced from October 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F30.

For the sixth generation, the coupé and convertible models were spun off to create the new BMW 4 Series nameplate. BMW also introduced a separate hatchback model under the 3 Series nameplate called the 3 Series Gran Turismo (F34).

The F30 is the first generation of the 3 Series to be powered by a range of turbocharged engines exclusively and electric power steering (replacing the hydraulic power steering systems used previously).^[4] The F30 also marked the 3 Series' first use of a three-cylinder engine in its 2015 facelift. A new plug-in hybrid F30 model was also introduced in 2016.^[5] A long-wheelbase sedan version (model code F35) was sold in China.

The M3 model (designated F80) was introduced in 2014 and is powered by the S55 twin-turbocharged straight-six engine.

In March 2019, the BMW 3 Series (G20) was released as the successor to the F30.^[6] But the F34 fastback model continued to be available until early 2020.^[7] Later, it was replaced by BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26) in June 2021.

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d BMW Group Annual Report 2019 (PDF) (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
^ "BMW X1 sDrive18i JOY IS NOW". Bangkok Post. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013.
^ Giorgio Carlisi (2019). Competitive Landscape Strategic Passenger Vehicles Architectures Benchmark (MSc thesis). Politecnico di Torino.
^ "A Chassis Rig Reveals Why the E90 and F30 Feel So Different". www.caranddriver.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
^ "2016 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid First Drive". Autoblog. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
^ "2019 BMW 3 Series sedan full reveal at Paris Motor Show". www.autoblog.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
^ "BMW abruptly ends production of the 3 Series GT (F34)". www.bmwblog.com. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021.

[annual2019-1] BMW Group Annual Report 2019 (PDF) (Report). Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.

[2] "BMW X1 sDrive18i JOY IS NOW". Bangkok Post. 15 February 2011. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013.

[3] Giorgio Carlisi (2019). Competitive Landscape Strategic Passenger Vehicles Architectures Benchmark (MSc thesis). Politecnico di Torino.

[4] "A Chassis Rig Reveals Why the E90 and F30 Feel So Different". www.caranddriver.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2017.

[5] "2016 BMW 330e Plug-In Hybrid First Drive". Autoblog. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.

[6] "2019 BMW 3 Series sedan full reveal at Paris Motor Show". www.autoblog.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

[7] "BMW abruptly ends production of the 3 Series GT (F34)". www.bmwblog.com. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021.

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