BMW Canada marks an important milestone with the 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Years Edition, a limited-edition model built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series. Only 100 examples will be produced, each combining the M340i’s impressive performance with subtle nods to five decades of 3 Series history.
Six generations, six colors
Each 50 Years Edition is finished in a color that is assigned to a different 3 Series generation. The range includes Madeira Red Metallic, Laguna Green Metallic, Avus Blue Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Deep Green Metallic and Citrin Black Metallic. All are part of BMW’s individual catalog and connect this anniversary car with its predecessors – from the E21 to the current G20.
Further details characterize the edition: 20-inch M Performance forged wheels, Style 795M painted in Ferric Gray, an M Performance exhaust system and BMW Individual Merino leather in the interior. The “3 Series 50 Years Edition” door sill plates and the metal badge on the cup holder cover provide a subtle touch of exclusivity.
B58 power, no gimmicks
Nothing changes under the hood – and that’s a good thing. The B58 3.0-liter inline-six remains one of BMW’s best modern engines. Smooth, torquey and responsive, it continues to define the M340i as the ideal compromise between everyday usability and great driving dynamics when required. Combined with xDrive all-wheel drive, it offers the balanced driving experience that most drivers want from an everyday vehicle.
The 3 Series has been part of BMW’s product range since 1975 and has evolved over six generations with a continued focus on balance and driving experience. The 50 Years Edition doesn’t try to change that formula – it underlines the car’s long history of success as one of BMW’s most iconic models.
Comes from the Munich factory
Production of the M340i xDrive 50 Years Edition will begin in Germany in November 2025, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2026. Each car comes with a numbered production plaque highlighting its exclusivity to the Canadian market. Given the limited number of units and the historical connection, it is likely to become one of the most collectible modern 3 Series variants.
