BMW 330i M Sport

WE SAY: MORE POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND A NEW STEERING MAKES THIS 3 FUN.

- Debabrata Sarkar

This is a bit of a rebellious move, isn’t it? While manufacturers are scrambling towards smaller engines and the government lays down questionable plans for electrification, BMW has re-introduced a petrol motor and attached a pair of turbochargers to it for good measure. Yes, the badge reads 330i, but in this world of confused numbers, this is no longer a 3.0-litre, straight six. Instead, it is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-charged unit that is good for 252bhp. Combined with an 8-speed transmission, this 3-series can really get a move on. Let the rumble from the exhaust settle down after you’ve turned the ignition on and the 330i is ready for business. In case you were wondering, there is a healthy 350Nm of twist to help it along too and it is available ov