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BMW 3 Series Completes Summer Testing with Focus on Driving Dynamics
WHY IT MATTERS
The BMW 3 Series is a benchmark for luxury sedans, and its updated performance capabilities will likely influence the market, particularly among driving enthusiasts seeking a high-performance vehicle with exceptional handling and ride comfort.
What happened
The new BMW 3 Series has completed its final round of summer driving dynamics testing at the BMW Group's proving grounds in southern France. Camouflaged prototypes underwent high-intensity tuning drives, focusing on driving pleasure, transverse dynamics, and ride comfort.
This latest edition of the iconic model also marks the first time the Drift Moment will be available in a BMW 3 Series M Performance model. The testing program aimed to refine the car's performance, ensuring a thrilling driving experience for enthusiasts.
With its advanced features and improved dynamics, the new BMW 3 Series is poised to deliver exceptional driving pleasure on the road and on the track.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Cool as ICE, hot on the track: the new BMW 3 Series with four- and six-cylinder engines completes its final round of summer driving dynamics testing in Miramas.
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