Put it on your calendars, BMW geeks. Friday, October 14 is the day we all get to see the new F30 3-series, a car that will head to production before the year is out. The event is scheduled to happen at four in the afternoon at the factory in Munich—that’s 10 AM Eastern, 7 AM Pacific—meaning it’ll be a good way to start our morning on this corner of the globe, where we can all watch the reveal live on BMW’s Facebook page.
It’ll only be the 3-series sedan showing up at this point, and you shouldn’t be a stranger to the new-generation car. It’s been the most spied piece of metal this side of the Porsche 911 all summer. We spotted it roaming around Germany back in May, then we caught a glimpse of the interior in June. Most recently, the new 3 was seen totally uncovered back in August. The coupe and convertible versions will likely trickle out in 2012 or early 2013.
As we’ve noted in those past spy photo stories, the 3er will launch with the company’s new turbocharged 2.0-liter as a base engine, with the current model’s single-turbo six continuing on at the heart of the 335i. A six-speed manual will remain the standard transmission, while a ZF-sourced eight-speed will be the automatic option. Beyond those details, you’ll have to come back on Friday for the full scoop.
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