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The New BMW 3 Series Gets A More Powerful Six-Cylinder Engine

BMW’s 2027 3 Series steps up with a 443‑hp B58 six‑cylinder, blurring the line between its standard and M‑performance lineups.

By · Published September 10, 2026  05:42 UTC · Updated September 10, 2026  19:16 UTC

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The new BMW 3 Series with both four‑ and six‑cylinder options completed its final round of summer driving‑dynamics testing in Miramas, confirming the most powerful B58 engine to date. Details emerged that the M350 xDrive variant produces 443 hp and a preview of the 2027 model’s familiar cabin was released.

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Autoblog notes this is the most powerful B58 version so far and that the model incorporates an M3‑derived feature. The update follows BMW’s decision to push the B58 further up the power ladder, aligning the 3 Series more closely with its M‑performance siblings.

BMW’s own release says the car, available with both four‑ and six‑cylinder units, has just completed its final summer dynamics testing in Miramas, hinting at the performance focus behind the power bump. The Miramas track runs are described as the last summer dynamics session, indicating the model is nearing final validation.

Meanwhile, bmwblog’s interior walkthrough confirms the cabin remains largely unchanged from the previous generation, underscoring BMW’s focus on power rather than redesign. No outlet has confirmed launch timing or price, leaving those points unclear.

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Questions people are asking

What engine powers the new BMW 3 Series?

It uses an updated B58 six‑cylinder engine, described as the most powerful version of that block.

How much power does the M350 xDrive produce?

PistonHeads reports the M350 xDrive generates 443 horsepower.

When will the new 3 Series be released and priced?

Coverage does not specify a launch date or pricing; the model is still in final testing.

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