New petrol engines for BMW M240i xDrive Coupé as well as for entry models into the world of BMW M in the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series plus International GT Open: Maiden victory for the Racing Trevor BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
Autumn 2025 adds revised powertrains, new features and practical details to the current BMW model range. The entry-level models into the world of BMW M – the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé as well as the corresponding models in the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series – will in future have more powerful and fuel-efficient petrol engines. In the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and the BMW i4, the optional Adaptive LED Headlights will now also include laser rear lights.
More power, reduced consumption for BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and the entry-level models into the world of BMW M in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.
Autumn 2025 will see both the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.5 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 172 g/km; CO2 class F) and the BMW M340i xDrive Touring (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.9 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 181 g/km; CO2 class G) fitted with a more powerful variant of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine. It now has an output of 288 kW/392 hp, with the mild hybrid system contributing 9 kW/12 hp. The overall increase in power over the previous model is 13 kW/18 hp. Maximum torque has also increased by 40 Nm, to 540 Nm.
This revised powertrain will in future also be fitted in the BMW M440i xDrive Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 175 g/km; CO2 class F), the BMW M440i xDrive Convertible (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.7 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 176 g/km; CO2 class G) and the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.8 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 179 g/km; CO2 class G).
The output increase makes for even more dynamic performance in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series models mentioned above. It shaves 0.1 seconds off the time it takes each model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. As a result, the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan can now perform this sprint in just 4.3 seconds. The BMW M240i xDrive Coupé (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 8.0 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 183 g/km; CO2 class G) now also comes fitted with this more powerful engine.
In addition to the output boost, all models benefit from a significant increase in engine efficiency. As a result, the WLTP fuel consumption of the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé, for example, drops from 8.8–8.7 litres/100 km to 8.0 litres/100 km. CO2 emissions were likewise reduced, from the previous 200–199 g/km to 183 g/km (see table below for all fuel consumption and emissions figures of the new powertrains).
New exterior colours for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Adaptive LED headlights available for more BMW 4 Series models, practical addition for the BMW 5 Series family.
From autumn 2025, an additional exterior colour will be available as an option for all versions of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with the M Sport design or the M Sport package. Cape York Green can be ordered for the first time in conjunction with these trim levels.
The optional Adaptive LED Headlights for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and BMW i4 will also benefit from a significant upgrade. In addition to headlights that will illuminate the road evenly in every situation, this option will now also include laser rear lights. Moreover, Adaptive LED Headlights are also available as an individual option without the M Sport package Pro for the BMW 420i, BMW 420d and BMW 420d xDrive.
In conjunction with Veganza and Merino upholstery, the comprehensive standard equipment in the BMW X3 now also includes rear headrests and side sections of the second row of seats in the upholstery colour. This further enhances the premium appeal of the BMW X3 interior.
All BMW 5 Series, BMW i5 and BMW M5 Sedan and Touring models will in future offer a very handy feature. A coat hook on the B-pillar trim, provided as standard, makes transporting jackets and coats particularly easy.
China GT: Johansson and FIST Team AAI celebrate the titles.
Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:
“We look back on a title-winning weekend! On the one hand, there was the fantastic triumph of Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts in the nail-biting finale of the Sprint Cup in the GT World Challenge Europe, clinching both the drivers’ and the team title for Team WRT. And there were other crowns in Asia where Erik Johansson and FIST Team AAI are the new champions in the China GT Championship. Congratulations to everyone! The Racing Trevor team also celebrated a great success with their first victory in the International GT Open. Our BMW M Motorsport teams running the BMW M4 GT4 EVO were once again extremely successful. The highlight was the performance on the Nordschleife, with back-to-back triple podiums in NLS races 7 and 8! I am also especially delighted with the success of our BMW M Racing Academy driver Nerea Martí, who together with her teammate José de los Milagros was able to celebrate an overall victory in Supercars Espana. In the coming weeks, our customer teams will continue their busy racing schedules, and we are looking forward to further successes!”
China GT Championship (19th-21st September): Johansson and FIST Team AAI celebrate the titles.
Erik Johansson (SWE) and FIST Team AAI have won both the drivers’ and teams’ titles in the 2025 China GT Championship. Together with Lin Yu (CHN), with whom the Swede also contested the first and third race weekends, Johansson scored a two podiums at the season finale in the #90 BMW M4 GT3 EVO: after finishing third in race one, the FIST Team AAI duo took second place in race two – sealing both championships. “It was an incredible season,” said Johansson, who stood on the podium in all eight races with his teammates: “Lin Yu was incredibly impressive throughout the whole year; it was a very enjoyable season with him and the FIST Team AAI. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO ran flawlessly. Thanks to everyone for the amazing performance and the great job.” BMW M works driver Ugo de Wilde (BEL) also raced in China for FIST Team AAI, contributing important points for the championship. BMW M works driver Jesse Krohn (FIN), together with his teammate Ye Sichao (CHN) in the #789 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from GAHA Racing, finished second and fourth – rounding off a highly successful weekend for BMW M Motorsport in the China GT Championship.
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (19th-20th September): Westphal/McAlister closing in the championship fight.
The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) race at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway (USA) delivered plenty of action. The BMW duo Jeff Westphal and Sean McAlister (both USA) made up important ground in the GS class title battle. They finished fifth in the #39 BMW M4 GT4 EVO of CarBahn with Peregrine Racing. Sitting second overall in the championship standings, they reduced the gap to the leaders from 240 points to just 100. Up to 350 points are still on offer in the finale at Road Atlanta (USA) in October.
Austin Krainz and Stevan McAleer (both USA) finished sixth in the #27 BMW M4 GT4 EVO of Auto Technic Racing. They cut their championship deficit to 200 points and also remain in contention for the title.
International GT Open (19th-21st September) : Maiden victory for the Racing Trevor BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
The International GT Open visited Barcelona (ESP) last weekend, and in the AM class, the Racing Trevor team enjoyed success with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The duo Antal Zsigo (SVK) and Dennis Waszek (CZE) claimed Racing Trevor’s first-ever victory in the championship in Saturday’s sprint race. On Sunday, they added another class podium with a second-place finish.
BTCC (19th-21st September) : Hill scores two podiums at Silverstone.
At the penultimate race weekend of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Silverstone (GBR), local hero Jake Hill celebrated two podium finishes. Driving the #1 BMW 330i M Sport for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport, he finished second, third, and fourth across the three races. Ahead of the season finale at Brands Hatch, the 31-year-old defending champion lies fourth in the standings.
NLS 7 & 8 (13th-14th September): Double triple-podium for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO.
Two days, two endurance races on the Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER): the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) staged rounds 7 and 8 of the 2025 season in mid-September. BMW M Motorsport teams fielding various BMW race cars celebrated no fewer than 19 class wins and numerous podium finishes over the two days. Standout performances came from the BMW M4 GT4 EVO in the fiercely contested SP8T class, where BMW M Motorsport teams claimed triple podiums on both days. Class wins on Saturday and Sunday went to FK Performance Motorsport in the #187 car, driven by Ranko Mijatovic (SUI), Nick Wüstenhagen and Reinhold Renger (both GER). Second place on both days went to Plusline Motorsport with Richard and Philipp Gresek (both GER) in the #155. Third place each day was secured by GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing in the #146 BMW M4 GT4 EVO, with Janina Schall (GER), Fabienne Wohlwend (LIE) and Patricija Stalidzane (GER, Saturday) / Beitske Visser (NED, Sunday). AV Racing by Black Falcon clinched Saturday’s SP10 class win in the #163 BMW M4 GT4 EVO with drivers Judson Holt, Denny Stripling (both GER) and Alexandru Vasilescu (ROM). On Sunday, the #63 car finished second in class with Holt, Stripling and Ryan Harrison (USA). In the BMW M235i Racing class, British driver Moran Gott won on both days. In the BMW M240i Racing class, the winners were PTerting Sports by Up2Race (Saturday) and Breakell Racing (Sunday). Additional victories came in the M2 CS, H4, SP3, SP4, VT2-RWD, V3 and VT3 categories.
Supercars Espana (12th-14th September): Martí/de los Milagros take overall victory in Valencia.
As part of the Iberia Racing Festival at Valencia (ESP), Supercars Espana staged two races. Successful among them were BMW M Racing Academy member Nerea Martí and her teammate José de los Milagros (both ESP). The duo, competing in the GT4 Pro class, celebrated overall victory in Sunday’s race in the #81 BMW M4 GT4 EVO of Promotion Motorsport. There was also a class win for Manuel Bertolín (ESP) in the BMW M4 GT4 EVO of GT Corse in GT4 Bronze. Additional class podiums came courtesy of J.M. Smörg (AND) and Javier Macias (ESP) in the #19 BMW M4 GT4 EVO of Promotion Motorsport (GT4 Am), as well as Henrique Oliveira (POR) in the BMW M4 GT4 of Monteiros Competicoes (GTX).
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