[manujkansal]

the launch date seems set now. Even the delhi dealer is going to show me the car in 2-3 days when it comes into his stock yard. Let's see how much water the F30 actually holds.

[AirbusA340]

Originally Posted by ecclipse78

Sorry guys, have been traveling !

Spec sheets have been promised on the 18th; will upload upon receipt. (unless Airbus/ Boeing beats me to it)

Cheers !

I doubt if I can beat you on this one.

My astrologer once told me that all is decided by eclipses and star combinations

An early spec sheet would be great. Waiting...

pEaCe

[over.drive]

Hey Guys,

Just spoke to BMW executive. Pre-Launch function at Cochin showroom on 20th and 21st of this month. I am told that all details except price will be available during the function and the cars will be available for test drives.

Staff training to be held at Delhi around 18th of this month. The launch, according to him, will be around the first or second week of August and the pricing details will be available by then only.

- Regards

[ghostrider]

For what it's worth, here's the unofficial unconfirmed specs for the model they'll sell the most of here.... the 320d.

Technical Specifications

BMW 3 Series (F30) 320d (2012 - Present)

Engine: Inline 4
Displacement: 1995 cm3
Power: 135(184)/4000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque: 380/1750-2750 Nm/RPM
Fuel System: Common rail direct injection, turbocharger with VG
Fuel: Diesel
CO2 Emissions: 117 g/km

Performance
Top Speed: 235 km/h
0-62 Mph (0-100kph): 7.5 s

Fuel Consumption
City: 15-16kpl
Highway: 23-25kpl
Combined: 19-21 kpl

Transmission
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Six-speed manual (optional: eight-speed automatic)

Brakes
Front: Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes / vented
Rear: Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes / vented

Tires
Size: 205/60 R16 92W (unconfirmed what size we’ll get).

Dimensions
Length: 4624 mm
Width: 1811 mm
Height: 1413 mm
Front/rear Track: 1,543/1,583 mm
Wheelbase: 2810 mm
Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Cargo Volume: 480 L
Cd: 0.27

Weight
Unladen Weight: 1415 kg
Gross Weight Limit: 1965 kg

[HKS]

Guys, the news is that 3-Series has reached the showrooms, atleast the training car.

320i, 320d and 328i are likely to come.
Full story is here: New BMW 3-Series reaches showrooms. Full details revealed | CarDekho.com

[kedarwalke]

Spotted this test mule at sv road, santacruz.

[oops]

Launch date for New Bmw 3 series (6th generation) is 3rd August 2012 around 3:30 pm.

Source

[Sahil]

Originally Posted by oops

Launch date for New Bmw 3 series (6th generation) is 3rd August 2012 around 3:30 pm.

Source

What happened to the July 19th date ? Has it been postponed to 3rd August now?

[vijayvb]

There is the new 3 series in the Infinity mall in mumbai in a box covered by balons, waiting to be opened up! I think it will be tomorrow considering that there will be good crowd on sunday.

[sukiwa]

Originally Posted by kedarwalke

Spotted this test mule at sv road, santacruz.

I saw similar one (or may be same one) today morning on Nagar road in Pune.

[StrangeWizard]

Originally Posted by kedarwalke

Spotted this test mule at sv road, santacruz.

Ooh that's the 328i ! And I don't think they'll be testing the car that is so close to its launch.
I think it must be a demo/publicity car used by navnit motors for the car to gain some attention from the public.
Also, I can see those QR barcodes on the car (those square barcodes similar to those of bbm). Many car companies use such barcodes for advertisement wherein the consumer can scan the code using their phone and experience the car by taking them directly to the car's website or something.

[Turbo_Charger]

Originally Posted by kedarwalke

Spotted this test mule at sv road, santacruz.

Saw an Advertisement in Hindustan Times, Delhi Edition, Dated : 14th July 2012, Page 1.

It mentioned "Ultimat3" and the Word and Font were same as the Test Mule captured in the pictures. It also mentioned about a site : THE ULTIMAT3

The site has a timer which says 19 Days to go Until Launch. So BMW New 3 Series F30 will be launched after 19 Days. Guessing the date is 3rd August.

Attaching a screenshot of the Advertisement from the e-Paper.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by vijayvb

There is the new 3 series in the Infinity mall in mumbai in a box covered by balons, waiting to be opened up! I think it will be tomorrow considering that there will be good crowd on sunday.

Similar case at Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel

[Sowmya]

Yesterday I saw these car near Raj Kumar Road. Seems like more or less publicity to me. As the vehicle was just going around the same place and was stopped at one place for some time.

[RakishRam]

Originally Posted by ghostrider

Transmission
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Six-speed manual (optional: eight-speed automatic)

is it a reliable source? I am already excited