[Spy Photos] Possible Carbon Fiber Roof for Upcoming BMW M340i

In the effort to fill the gap between the current 340i model and the future M3, BMW is actually working on an upcoming BMW M340i. Fresh snapshots of prototypes reveal that it may be embellished with a carbon fiber roof. In the photo below, the entire roof is covered with black tape and this is the first time we’ve seen this. It could be a panoramic roof, but we have never seen manufacturers cover a glass ceiling.

The new G20 BMW 3 Series is expected to debut at the end of 2018 and with the first deliveries scheduled for 2019. While the current top model in the 3 Series – the 340i – offers 326 horsepower from the new B57 six-cylinder engine, the future M340i M Performance could bring the power output between 380 and 400 horsepower. It will have more powerful brakes, aluminum alloy wheels and carbon fiber bits, and an xDrive all-wheel drive system with active vectorization with a special adjustment to distribute the power more quickly.

It will also be build on the new CLAR architecture, just like the new G30 5 Series. It will be 40kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to CFRP components and a higher proportion of aluminum.

Photo source: Phocarmedia & motor.es