Not understanding BMW.
Feb 8, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Not understanding BMW.
Apparently the normal 335i claims 0-60 in 4.9-5.0 seconds.
Why are they claiming the 335IS to have a 5.0 0-60? It has like 20 more HP and more torque. They also are saying that they have a torque boost feature which gives you 70 more TQ for around 7 seconds.
With all of this in mind and the FANTASTIC DCT transmission, how in god's name is it doing the same 0-60?
Why are they claiming the 335IS to have a 5.0 0-60? It has like 20 more HP and more torque. They also are saying that they have a torque boost feature which gives you 70 more TQ for around 7 seconds.
With all of this in mind and the FANTASTIC DCT transmission, how in god's name is it doing the same 0-60?
Feb 8, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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That is incorrect. The 335is does have the N54 (twin-turbo) engine, and is tweaked up over the current iteration. The new 2011 335i has the N55 twin-scroll single turbo motor.
Also, to OP, don't take BMW quoted 0-60 times to heart, they don't mean much.
Also, to OP, don't take BMW quoted 0-60 times to heart, they don't mean much.
Feb 8, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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BMW has a history of underreporting engine power figures and being conservative with its performance estimates. Independent tests typically reveal different numbers (ie 0-60/62 times and hp). The 335is numbers make sense if you compare them to the e92 335i numbers on BMW USA which states 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. BMW North America
Insideline reported 4.8 in their 2007 335i coupe full test: Full Test: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe
Same goes for the e90 335i. BMW USA states 5.4 6MT / 5.6 Steptronic. Insideline reportred to 60 in 5.3 in their 2009 test.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the e92 335is DCT get’s to sixty in around 4.5 seconds - which is pretty damn impressive!!
I love these pics! Kilometer Magazine: 2011 335is Coupe - BMW Builds One For the Enthusiasts
Insideline reported 4.8 in their 2007 335i coupe full test: Full Test: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe
Same goes for the e90 335i. BMW USA states 5.4 6MT / 5.6 Steptronic. Insideline reportred to 60 in 5.3 in their 2009 test.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the e92 335is DCT get’s to sixty in around 4.5 seconds - which is pretty damn impressive!!
I love these pics! Kilometer Magazine: 2011 335is Coupe - BMW Builds One For the Enthusiasts
Feb 8, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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And it still has no LSD.
My 20 year old 325is HAS a real LSD.
I am really not digging the bean counters and the marketing droids running BMW. So what if the M cars have LSD? Maybe some people don't want to pony up the dough and still want a nice sporty car with a real LSD.
And then there's the brakes on the M cars. The E9x M3 competition package still doesn't come with Brembo's.
At least the F10 M5 looks like it will have nice big Brembo's.
My 20 year old 325is HAS a real LSD.
I am really not digging the bean counters and the marketing droids running BMW. So what if the M cars have LSD? Maybe some people don't want to pony up the dough and still want a nice sporty car with a real LSD.
And then there's the brakes on the M cars. The E9x M3 competition package still doesn't come with Brembo's.
At least the F10 M5 looks like it will have nice big Brembo's.
Feb 8, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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And it still has no LSD.
My 20 year old 325is HAS a real LSD.
I am really not digging the bean counters and the marketing droids running BMW. So what if the M cars have LSD? Maybe some people don't want to pony up the dough and still want a nice sporty car with a real LSD.
And then there's the brakes on the M cars. The E9x M3 competition package still doesn't come with Brembo's.
At least the F10 M5 looks like it will have nice big Brembo's.
My 20 year old 325is HAS a real LSD.
I am really not digging the bean counters and the marketing droids running BMW. So what if the M cars have LSD? Maybe some people don't want to pony up the dough and still want a nice sporty car with a real LSD.
And then there's the brakes on the M cars. The E9x M3 competition package still doesn't come with Brembo's.
At least the F10 M5 looks like it will have nice big Brembo's.
Feb 8, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Well I'm glad they're conservative.
Anyone else excited to see what these things do with a Vishnu or JB3 chip?
Must be insane with that DCT.
Anyone else excited to see what these things do with a Vishnu or JB3 chip?
Must be insane with that DCT.
Last edited by blackburry; Feb 8, 2010 at 10:19 PM.