2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Specification, Price, and Wallpaper

January 15, 2012 By: autocar Category: BMW car, car review, luxury car

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan review

Perhaps the biggest news is the return to a four-cylinder powerplant. The BMW 328i model is powered by BMW’s TwinPower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, developing 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft or torque. As a result, the 328i scoots from zero-to-60 in a relatively brisk 5.7 seconds.

BMW’s 335i remains on offer, delivering 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder. That added grunt is good for a zero-to-60 time of 5.4 seconds. Visually, the new 3-Series adopts the same design language first seen on vehicles like the 5-Series and 7-Series. However, the new 3 is longer and wider than the outgoing model, giving the car an overall athletic look. The new 3-Series is nearly 2-inches wider than the outgoing car and over 3.5 inches longer.

Despite a bigger footprint, the latest 3-Series retains a perfect 50/50 weight distribution and is actually 88 pounds lighter than the model it replaces. BMW has gone to great lengths to ensure the 2012 3 is more fuel efficient than the current model and has included such technologies as auto stop-start, Brake Energy Regeneration and even an air conditioning system that can disconnect completely from the engine.

Buyers can choose between two transmissions — a standard six-speed manual and an all-new eight-speed automatic. BMW is the first automaker to offer an eight-speed gearbox in this class. BMW has yet announce the M3 version of the new car, but buyers can opt for an M Sport package in the meantime (more information below).

2012 BMW 3-Series blue color

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan specification

GENERAL
Body Style:Sedan
Size:Compact
Market Segment:Near-Luxury
Weight:3362 lbs

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Exterior

Length:178.8 in.
Width:71.5 in.
Height:55.9 in.
Wheelbase:108.7 in.
Ground Clearance:TBD
Front Track:59.1 in.
Rear Track:60.2 in.
Weight Distribution:50.5/49.5
Drag Coefficient:0.29

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Interior General

Seats:5
Passenger Volume:86.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume:10.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD
INTERIOR – FRONT ROW
Volume:TBD
Leg Room:41.5 in.
Head Room:38.5 in.
Shoulder Room:55.4 in.
Hip Room:TBD

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Second Row

Volume:TBD
Leg Room:34.6 in.
Head Room:37.5 in.
Shoulder Room:55.1 in.
Hip Room:TBD

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Propulsion

Fuel Type:Gas
Engine Type:3.0L I6
Power:230 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Transmission:6-Speed Manual
Highway Fuel Economy:28 mpg
City Fuel Economy:18 mpg
Forced Induction:None
Direct Injection:No

2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Chassis

Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
Front Suspension:Strut-Type
Rear Suspension:Multi-Link
WHEELS
Front:16″ Aluminum
Front Tires:205/55 R16
Rear:16″ Aluminum
Rear Tires:205/55 R16
TRAILERING & HAULING
Trailer Weight:TBD
Payload:
Tongue Weight:TBD