The M340i xDrive combines BMW's 3.0-litre straight-six with a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and a chassis tuned for fast road performance.
It boasts 374hp and 369lb ft of torque, allowing the saloon to reach 62mph in 4.4 seconds, rivaling an E90 M3 GTS in straight-line pace.
However, the M340i arguably lacks visual presence.
A 100-unit special edition, the 50 Jahre Edition, has been released, but it's not for the general public.
It’s been yonks since we drove the current M340i xDrive - but no revisit is required to know the extent of its peachiness.
Author's summary: New M340i xDrive edition released.