Amazing, competitive car, worthy acting in the international market. The history of the BMW concern began in 1929, when he bought a factory for the production of British cars. The company has always been distinguished by special high-tech models. The Bavarians are far ahead of the competition in the production of cars with sporty character traits. The BMW 340 collection is a vivid example of the leadership of a company, which in many respects has overtaken rivals in the workshop in terms of technical indicators. What is special about these cars?
About brand benefits
The Bavarians pleased their fans with good news. The manufacturer BMW 340 equipped it with a turbocharged engine of 326 hp. and torque of 450 Nm. This is an excess of adrenaline in the blood of a driver racing along the highway, a great feeling of owning a supercar. Only 5 seconds are needed to reach the 100 kilometer mark. The sedan is designed competently, following the "canons" of the German automobile industry, allowing you to give pleasure to the person sitting at his "helm".
The aggressive notes that can be seen in the photo of the BMW 340 are combined with the tradition of creating a quiet car: it is recognizable, but not very “shouting” about its extraordinary appearance in the automobile stream. In this unit, the continuity of generations is traced, the body has a squat shape, the smoothness of the lines is in harmony with the powerful stampings on the sides. The hood is long, with a characteristic squint of the "angelic look", pronounced "nostrils" inherent in all models of the Bavarians. In terms of size, the "treshka" hints somewhat at E38 from the 90s.
Features of the basic configuration
In the main version, the BMW 340 is not endowed with a sporty appearance. For the inner feeling of a racing drive, the driver has to resort to tuning, modifying the details and mechanisms. Fortunately, this is quite possible to do and there will be no shortage of elements. For example, for a symbolic surcharge in many service stations, you can order a kit for upgrading the suspension of the Handling Package. It includes a power steering, m-suspension, 4-piston calipers for the front axle, two for the rear and a set of alloy wheels. All this will improve the "swallow" to the desired condition, satisfying the high demands of the motorist.
You can add 18-inch wheels to the base of the BMW 340. Behind them you will see sport brake calipers, which are not found in other versions of the Bavarian collections. At any speed there is a reliable grip on the road surface.
What is important to know about the engine?
Considering the technical characteristics of the BMW 340 (models with the “i” index), it is worth noting that the cars are functional thanks to the B-series “six” turbo with a cylinder capacity of 500 cubic meters. Engineers managed to achieve a torque of 5500 rpm after deciding to adjust the cylinder head, adding a new intercooler and introducing twin-flow TwinScroll turbines with a separate cooling system and their own pump. The turbocharger has two exhaust channels.
An innovator in this matter, by the way, was the Porsche. This gives a high efficiency of the motor at low and medium revs, and minimizes the effect of the "turbo pit". The engine pulls powerfully without connecting a sport mode. If you do not suffer on track days, then in everyday life a more powerful engine is not needed.
What is the difference between this brand in the back with the G20 index?
The novelty has entered into force and has already pleased the followers of BMW. No wonder the "palm" can safely be given to this collection. Despite the good performance of its predecessor, the BMW 340 G20 series somewhat replaced the “brother”. The new product has become longer, wider in the body. The wheelbase is also slightly different in width.
The radiator grille Z4 was updated, laser lights appeared. Dimensions moved a little closer to the grille. In general, the car remained recognizable. The main difference in good handling due to the lightweight wheelbase due to the use of aluminum parts. Weight is reduced due to aluminum subframes and front cups.
The interior adds comfort to the upgraded dashboard, a convenient multimedia monitor and a climate control unit. Expensive decoration refers the car to the segment of presentable and expensive cars. In technical terms, this option is characterized by adaptive suspension and improved shock absorbers that do not allow to reduce handling and directional stability. The engine here is top-end, as in the 340i. With all this, the silence in the cabin is amazing, traditionally excellent sound and sound insulation of the cabin.
Old Man BMW Baumaster
The BMW 340 Baumaster from the rare category is the pride of some car owners who value military vehicles. There are amateurs who buy this unit at a pretty penny cost and successfully restore it by debugging or "lifting up" the sunroof. At one time, he made a splash, today it is, for the most part, an apparatus for the creative imagination of the master. Craftsmen put the engine from the Volga, restore leather seats, mount a mechanical gearbox and a gasoline engine in 2.2 liters. Its release was established in 1946.
BMW F30 Reviews
In any description of the BMW 340 F30, you can trace the presence of the dynamics declared by the engineers. You can also learn about the increased service life, economical fuel consumption and reliability of the elements.
Car BMW 340 F30 with a working volume of the power unit of 2 liters. gives its owners 184 hp Seven seconds is enough to accelerate to hundreds. The maximum speed figures are 235 km / h. In a metropolis, the owner will spend 8 liters per hundred. In the countryside - about 6l. Above 120 km / h, the car literally "crashes into the tread" on the asphalt, keeping its weight perfectly. No discomfort is expected in the first hundred thousand kilometers.
Are contingencies likely? It happens that the indicators on the tidy show the need to fill in antifreeze, and the car dealer does not always find a problem. In a professional workshop, they will say that the reason may be a banal violation of the tightness of the hose coming from the motor, the matter is decided by replacement. Here are some negative reviews:
- Drivers respond positively to clearance provided driving in the city. On the uncleaned roads of villages, it may be difficult.
- Some complain of fogging the windows in heavy rain. The motor start button and the wipers automation indicator are poorly visible, you have to bend over.
- The disadvantage is the location of the steering button heating.
In general, hardly anyone changes the “iron horse” to another foreign car, as he is very comfortable and obedient to drive. There is no doubt in buying an electric power steering, the absence of a “kick” automatic transmission when stopping. Lubricant consumption is quite satisfactory: in dense city traffic it takes 14 liters.
The turbo engine has powerful thrust at low speeds. You can move smoothly in any traffic conditions. The issue of problems should also be addressed.
About frequent breakdowns
Common problems include:
- The valve stem seals undergo rapid wear. For this reason, use only original grease.
- The plastic cover on the two-liter engine seeps oil. This device does not like overheating, you have to closely monitor its temperature.
- With increasing mileage in the car, the "appetite" of the iron "horse" also increases.
- A serious reason for visiting auto mechanics is fuel injectors that can withstand only 80 thousand km. in Russia.
What do professionals advise?
The car will refuse to start in a situation with faulty eccentric shaft sensors. It is recommended that they be replaced after driving 60 thousand km. The manufacturer’s regulations are not conceived by chance - this is the result of numerous studies, do not neglect them. From oils you can buy lubricants from Shell 5W40, “synthetics” 5W40 SN from “Lukoil Lux”. Replacement should be carried out after 7,000 km.
The individual characteristics of roads and driving styles leave their mark on the functionality of components and parts. When calculating the service interval, car designers took care of the desire to extend the operational period. Timely visits to the masters will allow you to enjoy the functioning of the vehicle longer.