Leave it to Bmw to bring us into the 21st century! Great design and the return of the old boxy front end design with the wide kidneys make a welcome change for the new era. Hybrid sports cars are definitely the future!

“And this brings me to an announcement I’m pleased to make today which represents a further advancement of our gasoline engine technology.  For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States.

Like our newest 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six, which just won a Ward’s 10-Best Engine Award, this new four-cylinder engine represents our current state-of-the-art engine technology.  It combines twin-scroll turbocharging with both high-pressure direct injection and Valvetronic intake control.  It is lighter and more compact than 6-cylinder engines of comparable power.

With 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, it offers more power and torque than our normally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six and most importantly, provides the classic BMW combination of power, refinement and pure driving pleasure.

We will soon announce what vehicles will feature this dynamic new turbo 4-cylinder in the US.  And, they will arrive before year-end.  We invite you to stay tuned.”

Read the full speech from BMW NA Chief Jim O’Donnell.

A new report surfaced saying that new Z4s will feature 4 Cyl Turbo engines instead of the naturally aspirated 6.

Via World Car Fans

Great positive Review of the new 3 on Cars.com
Hat-tip Bmw Blog