2027 BMW 3 Series to Offer 443-HP Plus an M3 TrickAutoGuide.comAvery AndersonTue, September 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM UTCAdd us on Google2027 bmw 3 series to offer 443 hp plus an m3 trickBMW is putting the final touches on the next-gen 3 Series sedan (G50) at the company's Miramas test facility in southern France. The development program follows extensive winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, and high-speed chassis calibration on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Here's what we know so far.While BMW unveiled its fully electric i3 sedan design earlier this year, the manufacturer is maintaining a dual-track strategy. The core 3 Series line will continue to offer four- and six-cylinder engines, updated with 48-volt mild-hybrid systems and styled around the brand's new Neue Klasse design language.2027 BMW 3 Series Camo: All the Details2027 BMW 3 Series Camo: All the DetailsView GalleryAdvertisementAdvertisement51 photosChassis Development and Hardware UpdatesThe new generation retains the traditional 2.5-box silhouette, characterized by a longer wheelbase, wider tracks front and rear, and shortened overhangs relative to the outgoing car. Weight distribution remains close to a 50:50 front-to-rear split.Suspension hardware consists of an updated double-joint spring strut front axle and a five-link rear setup. Both axles utilize high-preload anti-roll bar mounts aimed at suppressing body roll under heavy cornering loads.The standard passive setup introduces newly developed lift-related damping, while Adaptive and Adaptive M setups remain optional. Variable-ratio steering hardware and an upgraded integrated braking system have also been implemented. For the first time on non-M 3 Series variants, staggered 20-inch sports tires (245/35 R20 front, 275/30 R20 rear) will be available from the factory.2027 bmw 3 series to offer 443 hp plus an m3 trickElectronics Architecture and Driving DynamicsRather than utilizing a unified electronic architecture across all powertrains, BMW has split its control systems based on the drive type.AdvertisementAdvertisementEV Powertrains (i3): Features the "Heart of Joy" central processing unit integrated with the Dynamic Performance Control stack.ICE Powertrains (G50): Utilizes a dedicated BMW Driving Stack handling transverse dynamics, dynamic all-wheel drive, engine management, and stability control.Inside, the cabin adopts the Neue Klasse interior layout, centered around the BMW Panoramic iDrive setup running BMW Operating System X.M350 xDrive: Mechanical Specifications and "Drift Moment"Occupying the top of the non-M lineup is the M350 xDrive, replacing the outgoing M340i moniker. It remains the sole variant in the range to feature a inline six-cylinder engine.The range-topping BMW M350 xDrive is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, producing 443 horsepower (326 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. Output is managed by an eight-speed Steptronic transmission driving an intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system that features a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode. This setup enables a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) sprint in 4.1 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).AdvertisementAdvertisementStandard equipment on the M350 xDrive includes Adaptive M suspension, an M Sport rear differential, and variable sport steering.A notable addition to the M350 xDrive is a feature termed "Drift Moment." Activated via the central infotainment panel alongside DSC deactivation, the system completely disengages front-axle drive via the multi-disc clutch, routing 100 percent of engine torque exclusively to the rear wheels. This function-historically restricted to dedicated M GmbH products like the M3-will not be active at launch. BMW plans to roll out the feature in 2027 via Remote Software Upgrade for existing owners.Production TimelineProduction for the ICE-powered BMW 3 Series range, including the flagship M350 xDrive, is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.