BMW is nearing completion of development on its new 3 Series flagship, the M350 xDrive, which it presents as a higher-output replacement for the M340i. Reports say the model is expected to be powered by a turbocharged straight-six with power figures cited in the high-430-hp range, paired with mild-hybrid technology and revised chassis-related systems.
While xDrive all-wheel drive is described as standard, multiple outlets say the car can switch to rear-wheel drive at the touch of a button. The system is also described as featuring a “drift moment” or “drift mode,” designed to enable a controlled transition to RWD behavior. One source frames the feature as an intentional driving moment function, while another highlights it explicitly as a drift-oriented mode. The common theme is that BMW is combining AWD capability with a software-enabled RWD selection for more dynamic driving.
The two reports differ slightly in the stated horsepower rating—one cites 437 hp and the other 443 hp—but both agree on the general platform direction: an ICE-focused, updated 3 Series with mild-hybrid support, the M350 xDrive badge, and selectable RWD for drifting.
