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What does BMW im mean?

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MacCorey
08/26/2025, 11:20:28 PM

BMW im stands for a sports car model. Below is the relevant information about this model: 1. Exterior: Equipped with M-specific sport wheels and paint finishes, the iconic double-kidney grille paired with LED headlights featuring an open-eye design on both sides gives it a very sporty and fashionable look. The BMW 3 Series has body dimensions of 4734/1811/1453mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm. As a mid-cycle facelift model, the current version largely maintains high consistency with the previous model. The 2018 3 Series shows minimal exterior changes, with the new version mainly featuring adjustments to the front and rear details. The latest LED headlights come as standard across the range. The most significant changes to the front include the addition of new chrome trim on the lower part of the front bumper and optimized internal structure of the headlights. 2. Interior: The color of the air conditioning display has changed from the previous orange-red to white. Orange-red has always been a signature feature of BMW, and this change improves visibility but seems to lack some tradition. The iDrive control buttons have also been upgraded, becoming more refined and now including navigation functionality. 3. Powertrain: The 2018 BMW 3 Series continues to be powered by 1.5T and 2.0T engines, with the 2.0T engine available in high/low power versions. The maximum power outputs are 135kW (184Ps) and 185kW (252Ps), respectively, with peak torques of 270N·m and 350N·m. The transmission system is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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