BMW launches limited edition of 3 Series sedan

German luxury carmaker BMW has launched two limited edition variants of its 3 Series sedan, Sport Shadow and M Sport Shadow, priced at Rs 41.4 lakh and Rs 47.30 lakh. The two editions are locally produced at BMW Group's plant in Chennai, said the company statement today. "These special editions combine the sporty yet elegant design with high everyday functionality," BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said in New Delhi, adding that the Shadow edition will make the BMW 3 Series even more attractive with confident style and exclusivity and induce more excitement in the segment.

The Sport Shadow is powered by a two-litre four cylinder diesel engine and priced at Rs 41. 40 lakh, while the M Sport Shadow comes with a two-litre four cylinder petrol engine and is tagged at Rs 47.30 lakh.

According to Auto Car, the Shadow Edition's head and tail-lights get a smoked effect, sporting a high-gloss black finish on its kidney grille, black chrome exhaust tips with 18-inch wheels. The petrol and diesel variants come with different designs.

Describing inside features, Auto Car said there is a red-and-black combo for the seat upholstery, a 10.5-inch digital instrument cluster, M Sport leather steering wheel and a 8.7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include a reverse camera, parking sensors, a 205W stereo, and exclusive to the 330i is a variable sport steering system.

The 330i M Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine making 252hp and 350Nm of torque, while the 320d Sport employs a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel putting out 190hp and 400Nm of torque said Auto Car. Claimed 0-100kph time for the 330i is pegged at 5.8sec, while 320d will the same in 7.2sec. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on both the variants of the luxury sedan, Auto Car added.