Dad got a brand new toy...(now with pics)

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Oct 14, 2006 | 12:38 AM

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BMW 335

I hear those are held back A LOT... Two Turbos, good sized 6 cyl (balanced well) and built well... only 300 HP? The old M3 had 333...

Chips and tuning go a long way.

Yeah, considering Dodge/Mistubishi were pushing 320 HP from the same size engine 11 model years earlier in the Stealth R/T Twin Turbo and 3000GT VR4.

I'm guessing the M Series will take up the slack, probably getting an extra 50-75 HP along with all wheel drive (maybe all wheel steering also like the Stealth/3000GT).

Nonetheless, I'm sure it'* one hell of a car, coming from Beamerville.

Oct 14, 2006 | 12:54 AM

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This has more power then the Last M3, the M3 isn't a power beast, it'* meant to be a stripped out, lighter car, more hardcore, and better handling. The 335 is a regular loaded 3 series with a lot of balls.

However the next M3 is getting a V8 derived from the V10 in the M5. However there are better ways at getting 400 HP IMO.. I kinda wish the M3 would be turbo'd..

Oct 14, 2006 | 12:58 AM

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Hi, my name'* Karl, and I have boost envy.
"I don't believe in Jap, just cubic inches."
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Nice Bimmer but it'* not boosted, only 3.0 liters and Kraut

Oct 14, 2006 | 01:25 AM

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Yes the 335i is held back alot. The computer is tuned for emissions so it can meet regulations. Actually the engine is believed to make a little over 330hp when not held back.

Oct 14, 2006 | 01:46 AM

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Re: Dad got a brand new toy...

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I spoke to my dad today... He picked up his 2007 BMW 335i today. I haven't seen it yet but I'll post pics when I take them. If should rip.... It'* a 300hp 3.0 liter twin turbo 6 with a 6 speed tranny. The car is black on black(I think). Here'* a stock photo....

Did BMW change their naming system? I just watched a video the other day, and some official at BMW was explaing their naming system, he said the first number is the series of the car, and the next 2 are the size of the engine...he gave the example of a 325 is a 3-series with a 2.5 liter engine.

So wouldnt that make it a 3.5 liter instead of a 3.0? Im not trying to be nitpicky, just asking a question.

Oct 14, 2006 | 02:20 AM

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Hi, my name'* Karl, and I have boost envy.
"I don't believe in Jap, just cubic inches."
NEBF Survior X3

Nice Bimmer but it'* not boosted, only 3.0 liters and Kraut

Twin turbos is not boosted?

I wonder how big the turbos are on this 335. Smallllll peeshooters designed for low boost and zero lag?

Oct 14, 2006 | 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by L27Buick

nice!

is their a reason that bmw uses a inline 6 vs a v6?

I think the other reason for the inline 6 is torque. The 07 335 is all new from it'* 06 version. So far, you can't buy an automatic tranny. They've had problems with the torque in motor breaking the automatic. BMW is supposed to be releasing a new tranny to take the abuse. For similar reasons, the all wheel drive version isn't out yet.... They estimate another year for it.

Oct 14, 2006 | 12:33 PM

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The new BMW 3 series is almost as quick as the outgoing M3

Oct 15, 2006 | 10:05 PM

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Got pics! It'* nice! The pics don't do the color justice. It looks like just a glossy black paint until it gets in the sun. Then it looks like a gun metal black with a heavy metallic flake.