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BMW adds 318i and other enhancements
Entry-level derivative to German carmaker’s 3 Series moves back to turbo four-cylinder power
23 January 2020 - 05:00
BMW has added a new entry-level 318i derivative to its 3 Series. It’s powered by a turbocharged, 115kW and 250Nm four-cylinder engine instead of the 1.5 three-cylinder in the previous generation.
Producing 15kW and 30Nm more than its three-cylinder predecessor, it’s a detuned version of the 2l four-cylinder turbo petrol that also powers the 320i and 330i models...
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