Fancy a Toyota GR Supra but need something with 4 doors? How does the BMW M340i sound? It possesses the same B58 six pot that powers the GR Supra, with the added practicality of a sedan. What it also possesses is the finest automatic transmission on sale anywhere right now. On paper, it sounds like the perfect sports sedan recipe.
If you didn't know already, BMW happens to make the best six-cylinder engines in the world. So, you could forgive us for getting all excited at the chance to drive a modern interpretation of a classic BMW specialty. Only this time, there is a slight twist. BMW has decided to throw in xDrive into the mix. Does it improve things, or subtract? Only one way to find out.
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Watch the video below as we dissect what makes the BMW M340i so brilliant, and what doesnt.
Jason's foremost passion is all things automotive, where he spent his formative working years as a Product Planner and Trainer. An Advanced Driving Instructor by training and an all-round enthusiast, Jason loves going into intricate details about driving dynamics. Will drive anything with 4 wheels and a steering.
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