Spy photos of BMW's new 3 Series M350 in Germany reveal power exceeding 294kW

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spy photos of the new BMW 3 Series M350 test vehicle have been revealed. The car adopts BMW's new generation family design language and is expected to be equipped with an upgraded B58 3.0L inline-six turbocharged engine, with a maximum power output exceeding 294kW, an improvement over the current M340i's 284kW. The entire lineup comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

From the spy photos, the new car's exterior heavily incorporates BMW's Neue Klasse new generation design language, closely resembling the styling of the all-new electric i3. The front fascia adopts the same design as the i3, paired with a more compact blacked-out grille, with a large cooling opening reserved below.

The side profile retains BMW's classic Hofmeister kink design, with the door handles upgraded to a flush, hidden style. The M350 version also features large sport wheels, aerodynamic body kits, and a quad-exhaust system.

The new G50 generation 3 Series is built on an upgraded version of the existing CLAR platform, retaining the classic long hood, upright windshield, and longer rear overhang proportions of rear-wheel-drive fuel sedans, avoiding the issue of the electric i3's overly short front axle-to-dash ratio. In terms of powertrain, the M350 version is equipped with the upgraded B58 3.0L inline-six turbocharged engine, with a maximum power output exceeding 294kW, an improvement over the current M340i's 284kW, and comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission across the lineup.

According to the latest information, the new car is expected to begin production in November 2026, with a public debut likely before the end of 2026. It is anticipated to be launched as a 2027 model year vehicle in the North American market. The manufacturer has officially confirmed the introduction of a 3 Series Touring variant. Based on the experience with the M5 Touring in the North American market, it is highly probable that only the high-performance M3 version of the Touring model will be sold in North America in the future.