Tag: 3-Series Touring

  • AC Schnitzer BMW 3-Series Touring F31

    AC Schnitzer will also present tuned BMW 3-Series Touring F31 in Geneva. It also features a nice Copper paint finish as well as some other interesting upgrades making the family touring car even more exclusive.

    The exterior boasts 2-piece front flippers for cars with M-Technik, rear roof spoiler and the chromed front grille. There is also a front spoiler and a rear skirt insert by AC Schnitzer. The AC Schnitzer F31 rolls Type VIII BiColor rims in black or silver in 18”, 19” and 20” or AC Schnitzer Type IV BiColor black or silver also in 18”, 19” and 20”, as well as TypeVI BiColor rims in 18”.

    The interior features AC Schnitzer “Black Line” aluminium cover for the “i-Drive” system controller, the “Black Line” handbrake handle, a gear knob with digital display, a leather gear knob or an aluminium gear knob. There are also aluminium pedals, AC Schnitzer foot rests and velours floor mats.

    AC Schnitzer offers tuning packages for all models starting from 316i, 328i, 335i and diesel range – 318d, 320d and 330d. The power outputs vary from 171HP (126 kW) to 360HP (265 kW).

    The AC Schnitzer sport s rear silencer convinces the most demanding drivers with one or two chrome “Racing” exhaust pipes (left/right combination). For pure optical purposes the chromed “Racing” tailpipe is also separately available.

    The AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit combined with a lower suspension setting of 25 mm brings the Touring closer to the ground.

    Source: AC Schnitzer

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring – Price £29 380

    BMW has revealed pictures and details of the new 2013 3-Series Touring model. Initially, the manufacturer has launched only the saloon version of the new 3-Series – the F30, but Touring, Coupe and Convertible will hit the market in the next two years. The new M3 is only a rendering for now.

    The front is practically the same as the saloon and the rear is photocopied from the new F11 (5-Series Touring).

    Dimensions have been slightly increased over its predecessor that has allowed additional leg room and luggage space. The overall length measures 97mm longer while the wheelbase has also gained an extra 50mm. It helps the model achieve an extra 17mm of legroom and 35 liters of additional luggage space.

    The engine range includes two diesel and a petrol power units. The entry level 320d is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel with 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. The powerful 330d has a 3.0-liter straight-six diesel engine with 258HP (190 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. The 328i comes with 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine that develops 245HP (187kW) and 350Nm (258lb-ft) of torque.

    The 330d accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    The 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring is priced from £29 380 for the base 320d model.

    2013 BMW 3-Series Touring
    2013 BMW 3-Series Touring
    Model Power
    Hp
    Torque
    Nm
    0 – 62mph
    Seconds
    Top
    Speed
    Mph
    Combined
    Mpg
    CO2
    Emissions g/km
    Price
    OTR
    BMW 328i Touring 245 350 6.0 155* 41.5 159 £30,400
    BMW 320d Touring 184 380 7.7 143 60.1 (61.4) 124 (122) £29,380
    BMW 330d Touring 258 560 5.6 155* 55.4 135 £34,700

    *Electronically-limited. **Automatic transmission only.

    Source: BMW