2022 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition launched in India at Rs 68.90 lakh

Kenneth John Published: June 24, 2022, 03:38 PM IST

BMW India has launched the limited edition BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition at Rs. 68.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The special edition sedan that celebrates 50 years of BMW's high-performance M Division will be locally produced at the BMW Group facility in Chennai, and reservations for the same may be made from today on BMW's website.

BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition: Design

Dravit Grey and Tanzanite Blue are the colour options for the BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition. A single border frames the substantial BMW Kidney Grille mesh inserts, which are divided into sections by broad bars that connect to the headlamp assemblies.

High-Gloss Black Kidney Grille, Jet-Black window surround, mirror caps, 19-inch M light-alloy wheels, 50 Jahre M roundel in the front and back, and wheel hub caps are exclusive to the 50 Jahre M version. The vehicle has variable-lumen adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight that illuminate the road ahead.

BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition: Powertrain and Driving

An  8-speed automatic gearbox with the xDrive system is standard on the M340i 50 Jahre M Edition, which is powered by a six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol engine with 387PS and 500 Nm of torque. The M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M is the fastest made-in-India BMW, covering the 0 to 100 kmph race in 4.4 seconds.

The vehicle has special suspension parts from BMW M GmbH, including the M Sport suspension, variable sport steering and M Sport brake. Additionally, it comes with the M Sport differential, which enhances traction and driving stability for various road conditions, while changing lanes and when speeding out of bends.

BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre M Edition: Interiors

Sports seats with M-specific fabric and Sensatec/Alcantara trim are included in the 50 Jahre M Edition. A BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, an M leather steering wheel, an M seat belt, and Piano Black interior Individual trim strips are also included.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional, BMW Virtual Assistant, BMW Gesture Control, and Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are just a few of the BMW ConnectedDrive technologies available. Other amenities include the Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, the Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera, the Reversing Assistant, the BMW Head-Up Display, and BMW Efficient Dynamics.

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Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 62.9 Lakhs
Displacement
2998cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
387
Max Torque(Nm)
500
Mileage
11.86 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 69.9 Lakhs
Displacement
-NA-
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
340
Max Torque(Nm)
430
Mileage
-NA-
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 59.95 Lakhs
Displacement
-NA-
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
229
Max Torque(Nm)
605
Mileage
-NA-