Only 50 units each: BMW 330Li M Sport and M340i ‘50 Jahre' Editions debut in India
The 330Li M Sport '50 Jahre' Edition is priced at ₹ 64 lakh, while the M340i '50 Jahre' Edition carries a tag of ₹ 76.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 3 Series, first introduced in 1975 as a successor to the BMW 02 Series, has evolved through seven generations. Over the years, it has been offered in multiple body styles including four-door saloons, convertibles, coupés and hatchbacks. The nameplate also spawned the M3, which began life as a homologation special on the second-generation E30 platform.
For the Indian market, the 330Li M Sport '50 Jahre' Edition receives exterior enhancements such as the M High-Gloss Shadowline package, gloss black details on the grille, diffuser and exhaust tips, along with a laser-engraved '1/50' badge on the B-pillar. Paint choices include Mineral White, Skyscraper Grey and M Carbon Black. Inside, the car features carbon fibre trim, Vernasca Cognac leather upholstery, a head-up display with augmented reality navigation, and a curved digital display. Power comes from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol unit producing 258 bhp and 400 Nm, enabling 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
The M340i '50 Jahre' Edition, meanwhile, is fitted with 19-inch Jet Black alloy wheels, red M Sport brake callipers, high-gloss black badging and '50 Jahre' emblems front and rear. The B-pillar carries an engraved '1/50' insignia, while colour options include Dravit Grey, Black Sapphire, Fire Red Metallic and Arctic Race Blue. The cabin is finished in Vernasca leather with M highlights and carbon fibre trim, alongside the brand's Operating System 8.5. Buyers will also receive a 1:18 scale model of the BMW 3.0 CSL and an M Performance key fob as part of the package.
The performance variant continues with the 3.0-litre straight-six turbo petrol engine, producing 374 hp and 500 Nm, paired to BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, retaining its position as the quickest BMW built in India.
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