Scooter Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 From LeftLaneNews: Car magazines are beginning to publish statistics from their in-depth tests of the new twin-turbo BMW 335i coupe. According to Automobile magazine, the four-seater can hit 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds — compared to the current M3's 4.8. Meanwhile, the quarter-mile sprint takes 13.6 seconds, according to the magazine — only slightly slower than the M3's 13.4 second run. 0-100 mph for the 335i takes 12.7 seconds, compared to 11.5 for the M3. Over in Germany, Auto Zeitung is reporting a 0-62 mph time of 5.3 seconds, 0-100 mph time of 11.9 seconds, and a 0-124 mph time of 18.7 seconds for the automatic version of the 335i. Overall, it seems the new six-speed auto performs almost identically to its manual counterpart. However, the 0-100 mph time appears to be significantly faster for the automatic version. Now, I'm the last person to get excited about 1/4 mile times anyway, but don't those seem a tad slow for a 3.5L Turbo??? Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 not for the weight its hauling around. Also, the displacement of the motor does matter to a certain extent. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 im sure with a little tuning on that twin turbo set-up and you'll be in the 11's, im sure they have to publish those numebrs, so that people will still but the m3 Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Im sure Ze Germanz have better ecu maps and gas. 6 cylinder turbos have lots of poetential though. Not a bad starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 im sure with a little tuning on that twin turbo set-up and you'll be in the 11's, im sure they have to publish those numebrs, so that people will still but the m3 Yeah, in a way 335 is to M3 like Cayman is to 911. The 335 is meant to be a stop gap model to shrink the gap from a 330 to an M3. One thing they definately want to do is steal thunder from the next M3, which should be awesome. This engine also seems as though it is pretty lightly stressed, and in the hands of some tuning firms and some BMW fans that like to turn up the juice, the 335 may be a better tuning car than the NA M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Yeah, in a way 335 is to M3 like Cayman is to 911. The 335 is meant to be a stop gap model to shrink the gap from a 330 to an M3. One thing they definately want to do is steal thunder from the next M3, which should be awesome. This engine also seems as though it is pretty lightly stressed, and in the hands of some tuning firms and some BMW fans that like to turn up the juice, the 335 may be a better tuning car than the NA M3. yup my point exactly, you just said it better...time to go back to ENG1A.. im sure a boost controller alone would put it in M3 range... and tuning would just be insane, but i can imgain parts costing a lot more also, hell, i have to think twice about some of the lgt parts available now, and some are just priced rediculously...but hey, im sure if you can afford the 335i to being with and even think about modding it, then, you will have money to support expensive pass times any comfirmed pricing on the 335i yet? Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Like previously said, this BMW is NOT designed to be a rocket. That's the M3's job. I gotta tell you though, a mid-13 is a very nice time for a "standard" 3 series car. Let's see what the real world price on it is, and I'll tell you whether I would get one or not. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 yes, pricing is out... however, those turbos are small... don't expect HUGE power from them.. and these days... especially german cars.. you can't just slap on a boost controller. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 it's faster with AT because you hit FULL BOOST even when you are shifting my brother thought about gettin 335i but decide to get e46 m3 because no one knows how reliable that 335i is and the e90 coupes are pure fugly Chris BANGle fukced it up Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 so whats the price on it? even tho the turbos are small, im sure they are not maxed out...and i highly doubt that the car is even tuned to capacity, so im sure a boost controllet + a tune = shits loads of fun and power Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 pure fugly Chris BANGle fukced it up Really? I thought the 335i looks quite nice. Change some of the styling from the sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Scooter The size nof the engine is 3.0 liters not 3.5 liters. Dispite the 335 designation it a 3 liter motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 it's faster with AT because you hit FULL BOOST even when you are shifting my brother thought about gettin 335i but decide to get e46 m3 because no one knows how reliable that 335i is and the e90 coupes are pure fugly Chris BANGle fukced it up +1 Bangle maks some ugly cars. WTF were they thinking when they let him be a designer? I think if this design were on Japanese or US cars the critics would be asking for his head. He get big time slack because its BMW. His designs are flat out gag provoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Scooter The size nof the engine is 3.0 liters not 3.5 liters. Dispite the 335 designation it a 3 liter motor. Ah... yeah, I think I knew that, actually - just forgot temporarily. Still, Car&Driver got a 5.1 0-60 time out of the Spec B, didn't they? I'd have expected better from this BMW, but they are probably tuning a little conservatively to start so they can bump it up a little in future model years. I'd like to take one for a test drive, for sure!! Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Found on Nabisco: C/D test results (335i): Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec Zero to 100 mph: 12.1 sec Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph Top speed (governor limited): 144 mph Braking, 70-0 mph: 160 ft Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Whats interesting about the C/D results is... its the same speeds they got for their last M3 test :| I can only imagine what the next M3 is going to do :| By the time I get my Legacy power up enough to compete with m3's, the new m3 will come out and whoop me on the track ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Uhm, I picked up an '07 new cars issue (can't remember if it was Road and Track, or C&D), but I could have swore it said the M3 was canceled. This new 335i twin turbo is going to be priced in the $45-48K range, and is on my shortlist to replace the Legacy in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Check that... it looks like there will not be an 07 M3, but in 08 its back and with a V8, according to Edmunds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Im sure Ze Germanz have better ecu maps and gas. 6 cylinder turbos have lots of poetential though. Not a bad starting point. Can you say Supra? That was an awesome 6 cylinder TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Uhm, I picked up an '07 new cars issue (can't remember if it was Road and Track, or C&D), but I could have swore it said the M3 was canceled. . The new C&D (october I think) goes through all car companies and lists their changes to their cars, which cars are unchanged and which cars are "dead." The M3 is dead for 07. There isn't an 07 M3 according to C&D, but all rumors lead to a new M3 for 08 (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Check that... it looks like there will not be an 07 M3, but in 08 its back and with a V8, according to Edmunds.com Hmm i thought there were rumors about puttinig the 10cyl in it If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hmm i thought there were rumors about puttinig the 10cyl in it No V8. It's coming. V10 goes in the M5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atouk Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 A guy I work with has ordered the new 335i. He expects delivery in the next 4-5 weeks. So my LGT won't be king of the parking lot much longer I'll see if I can get some pics when he gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 ^ Time for a turbo charger upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 A guy I work with has ordered the new 335i. He expects delivery in the next 4-5 weeks. So my LGT won't be king of the parking lot much longer I'll see if I can get some pics when he gets it. Protune that biatch as long as the 335i stays stock you should have an edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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