November 2011

Autobild Goes Hands-On With F30 3 Series Sport Line

Sport Line F30:

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The F30 features a two inch longer wheelbase compared to the E90 sedan. BMW says that this lends to 1.5 inches more leg room and 8 mm more headroom for rear passengers.

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Sport Line interior:

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A switch on the center console allows switching between three driving modes: Sport, Comfort, and Eco. BMW quotes up to a 20% increase in fuel efficiency in the Eco mode:

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2 cupholders, with removable storage tray insert:

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F30 Sport Line gauges - with red accent ring:

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The F30 models' trunk is 20 liters larger than the E90, for a maximum of 480 liters capacity.

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2.0L 4 cylinder turbo (N20) motor from 328i:

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More photos of the F30 Sport Line can be viewed at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598632