Through our confidential documents, the future will reveal the 3 Series line, with two years ahead of schedule. The Bavarian looks so tempting that the wait may be long!
In 2012, the BMW 3 Series will be revamped. It's not a surprise in itself, but our first pictures which show without any camouflage surprising. With his eyes pinched, due to its tapered headlights and large air inlets in the bumper, it boasts its own personality.
It is not a reduction in the 5 Series. Although it has the same triad of sport, style and ... Spass (joy, in German). Like its big sister, she also benefits from a longer wheelbase and wider track, just to comply with the growth spurt is observed in the family. And despite its size increased, the new version would not weigh heavier than its predecessor.
Already with its numerous variants sedan, coupe, wagon and coupe-cabriolet, the family will host a series 3 additional offspring: called GT3 (third image), this unique hatchback will be launched in 2013. Compared to the Touring wagon, it is distinguished by a specific facies, the driving position, a door-to-rear overhang reduced, and the modularity of its careful bench.
It thus follows the recipe to the letter left by her godmother, the GT5, which is, too, the emphasis on ease on board, without denying the practical aspects. As the second major change in formula, there is a reversal: the convertible, which currently covers a retractable hard top, soft top will regain its flexibility. Guests at the first market for convertibles in the world - Californians - and want. And, incidentally, the classical solution is a greater return to the Bavarian manufacturer.
New standards require crash tests, the engine does not shrink. But it will house more compact mechanical, very sharp. If the diesel are all re-elected, including the 3 Series will inherit a new generation of four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline, introduced in 2011 by the future 1 Series.