For 2011 BMW has made some substantial changes to the E92 and E92 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible.

The first and foremost and probably biggest change is the introduction of the much debated N55 engine to the 335i3.0l
Single Turbo "TwinPower" Dual Scroll
300HP and 300LB-FT Tq.
Improved torque band and overall engine responsiveness
Introduction of VALVETRONIC
All aluminum construction

StylingRedesigned headlights (new shape and "graphics").
Brighter LED "corona" rings (angel eyes)
Bi-Xenon now standard
Adaptive Headlight and the Adaptive Headlight Range Control are optional
New tailight "graphics" (overall shape is unchanged) now with LED
New sideview mirror design
New front and rear bumper design which actually increase the overhangs to make the car look slightly longer
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I thought it might be interesting to have a direct comparison between the pre LCI E92 and the LCI E92 next to each other. I used the press pictures of both, some angles are wrong, but you get an idea as to what was changed and how it changes the car (for better or for worse). I like the new styling cues.

EDIT: Side profile added

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Thats it for now. I might do some more angles later.

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For 2011 BMW has made some substantial changes to the E92 and E92 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible. The first and foremost and probably biggest change is the introduction of the much debated N55 engine to the 335i

The long awaited official photos of the E92 / E93 LCI facelift model has arrived! These camera captured photos reveal a beautiful and subtle update to the original E92 / E93!

BMW 3 Series beats itself to retain What Car? Awards Best Compact Executive crown for the fifth year in a row

For the fifth year in a row the BMW 3 Series has been awarded the What Car? Best Compact Executive crown beating off stiff competition from…..other members of the BMW 3 Series range. It was a clean sweep in the Compact Executive category with the 316d ES, 320d SE and the 330d SE Saloons all winning their price category, but in the end it was the 320d that reigned victorious, winning the overall title.

The BMW 3 Series dominated the Compact Executive category in recognition of it leading the pack and remaining miles ahead of the competition. … CONTINUED

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The BMW Series was a winner in the R. L. Polk & Co.s Automotive Loyalty Awards for the 2009 model year. The 3 Series took top honors in the Luxury Car category. The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards recognize manufacturers for superior owner loyalty performance. Loyalty is determined when a household that owns a new vehicle returns to market and is so pleased with their vehicle that they purchase or lease another new vehicle of the same model or make.

Inside are official details about the 335is coupe and convertible with 322hp/332tq (369tq) from a BMW Product Bulletin.

We believe this to be an F30 3-series in testing, though Autocar claims it as a F30 body on top of the future 3-series GT’s mechanicals. According to them:

New info about the soon to be announced E92 / E93 LCI facelift models has come to light, including a performance iS version w/ DCT transmission option.