If you’ve been in a coma for the last twenty or so years, you’ll probably be disappointed to learn that the new M140i and M240i are not equipped with a 4-litre V8 like the 740i and 840i of old.

The successor to the impressive M135i and M235i now has more power, more torque and is called the M140i and M240i. The new engine is still a 3-litre straight six with a twin scroll turbocharger ...