最近有人根据最近拍到的谍照绘制了下一代宝马3系合成图。从图片看，新一代3系与更大的5系车非常接近。不过，仔细看会发现，3系的前脸和LED日间行驶灯位置更低。另外在保险杠中间配备了雷达传感器，在标志性双肾格栅之间增加了摄像头。车展造型是典型的3系车，但尾灯组横贯整个车尾，中间是一个细窄的灯条。这种设计也出现在其他车型上，因此宝马在四门轿车上采用这样的设计也是合理的。除了外观，新一代3系与5系共享CLAR平台，内部采用纵置引擎设计和后轮驱动，预计新车重量将比现行版降低41公斤，同时车身强度进一步提升。另外，新车轴距略有增加，内部空间更宽敞。虽然CLAR平台更趋向于后轮驱动，但预计仍可选装xDrive全驱系统。至于动力系统，预计上市之初将提供254千瓦/340马力3.0升六缸双涡轮引擎，而柴油引擎功率略低，但扭矩更高，柴油车将主要供应欧洲市场。未来还将有混动甚至纯电动版本，M3高性能版也是必不可少的。预计新一代3系将在今年法兰克福车展亮相。
Next-Gen BMW 3 Series Renders Show How The New Sedan Might Look
Are these spiffy new spy shots of the next BMW 3 Series fully exposed? Not exactly, but they might not be that far off, either. These are some clever renderings made from our spy photo source on what the new sedan from Munich might look like underneath all the camo currently hiding the pre-production models. The photos are based on the range of spy shots we’ve seen thus far, and as you can see the update shouldn’t rewrite the history of this model.
It does help bring to life the similarities we’ve seen with the larger 5 Series, however. That’s especially true up front with the design of the lower fascia and daytime LED running lights, not to mention the radar sensor smack in the middle of the bumper and camera between the trademark grille. The rear has a familiar 3 Series shape, though we think the tail lights could be connected with a red strip in the middle. It’s a trend we’ve seen among other manufacturers and it makes sense on BMW’s popular four-door.
Aside from looks, we know the next 3 Series will ride on the CLAR scalable architecture used on the 5 Series. Designed for longitudinal engine designs and rear-wheel drive, it’s expected to shave upwards of 88 pounds (41 kg) from the current model while also adding strength. The design also stretches the wheelbase a bit, which means more room inside for passengers. And though the CLAR platform loves rear-wheel drive, xDrive variants turning all four wheels are still expected.
It’s believed the car will launch with as much as 340 horsepower (254 kW) from a 3.0-liter biturbo six, though a diesel with slightly fewer horses and a lot more torques will join the lineup in European markets. Hybrid and even fully electric versions are expected later, and of course there will be a hardcore M3 in the mix eventually.