BMW, 3 Series, F30/F31/F34/F35 Little Known Facts

Brand: BMW Model: 3 Series Generation: F30/F31/F34/F35

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The F30 platform was designed to have a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.26, making it one of the most aerodynamic BMWs ever built.
The 2012 BMW 328i had a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited), and an acceleration time from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
The F31 Touring models were designed to have a maximum payload capacity of up to 1,210 lbs.
The F30 and F31 platforms shared the same 110.9-inch wheelbase.
The BMW 335i had a fuel tank capacity of approximately 15.8 gallons (59.5 liters).
The 2013 BMW 328i xDrive had an average fuel economy of up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
The F34 Gran Turismo models featured a unique trunk lid design, with a 40/20/40 split-fold rear seat.
The BMW 335is was only available for the 2012 model year, and had a limited production run of approximately 3,000 units worldwide.
The F30 platform was designed to have a maximum towing capacity of up to 4,400 lbs.
The 2015 BMW 328i featured an optional Dynamic Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function.
The F35 models were the first in the series to feature a "Dynamic Damper Control" system as standard equipment.
The BMW 340i was only available for the 2016 model year, and had a limited production run of approximately 1,500 units worldwide.
The F30/F31 platforms shared the same engine mounts design.
The BMW 328d xDrive featured an exhaust system with three distinct sound profiles: Normal, Sport, and Silent Mode.
The F34 models were designed to have a maximum weight capacity of up to 5,300 lbs (2,400 kg).
The 2014 BMW 335i had an acceleration time from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds with the M-Sport package.
The F35 models featured an optional Comfort Access system with Hands-Free Trunk Release function.
The BMW 328d featured a unique rear bumper design, with integrated exhaust pipes.
The F30/F31 platforms shared the same front axle bearing design.
The BMW 335i had a maximum torque output of up to 300 lb-ft (406 Nm).
The 2016 BMW 340i xDrive had an average fuel economy of up to 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
The F34 models featured a unique "Comfort Access" system with Hands-Free Trunk Release function.
The BMW 328d featured an optional LED Headlights package, which included LED daytime running lights.
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum roof load capacity of up to 220 lbs (100 kg).
The 2015 BMW 328i had an acceleration time from 0-60 mph in just 5.3 seconds with the M-Sport package.
The F30/F31 platforms shared the same rear brake rotor design.
The BMW 335is was only available for the European market, and was not imported to North America.
The F34 models featured an optional Sport Line interior trim kit.
The BMW 340i had a maximum torque output of up to 332 lb-ft (450 Nm).
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum towing capacity of up to 4,400 lbs with the M-Sport package.
The 2016 BMW 328d featured an optional LED fog light package.
The F34 models had a unique trunk lid design, with a 40/20/40 split-fold rear seat.
The BMW 335i had a maximum fuel tank capacity of up to 15.8 gallons (59.5 liters).
The F30/F31 platforms shared the same engine timing chain design.
The BMW 328d xDrive featured an optional Panoramic Moonroof package.
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum roof load capacity of up to 220 lbs (100 kg).
The 2015 BMW 340i had an average fuel economy of up to 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
The F34 models featured an optional M-Sport exhaust system with quad exhaust pipes.
The BMW 328d featured a unique rear bumper design, with integrated exhaust pipes.
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum towing capacity of up to 4,400 lbs.
The 2016 BMW 340i had an acceleration time from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds.
The F30/F31 platforms shared the same front subframe design.
The BMW 335is was only available for the European market, and was not imported to North America.
The F34 models featured an optional Sport Line interior trim kit.
The BMW 328d xDrive featured an exhaust system with three distinct sound profiles: Normal, Sport, and Silent Mode.
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum weight capacity of up to 5,300 lbs (2,400 kg).
The 2016 BMW 340i had a maximum torque output of up to 332 lb-ft (450 Nm).
The F34 models featured an optional Comfort Access system with Hands-Free Trunk Release function.
The BMW 328d featured an optional LED Headlights package, which included LED daytime running lights.
The F35 models were designed to have a maximum roof load capacity of up to 220 lbs (100 kg).