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Airstrip Attack: JB4 335i vs Procede 2 335i (Runway Race)

We continue our coverage of this past weekend's Airstrip Attack. BIMMERPOST sponsored this past weekend's Airstrip Attack, a runway shootout race event held at the Trona Airport near Death Valley, California. The event saw some of the most powerful European, Domestic, and Japanese cars from California go head-to-head on a ... CONTINUED

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H&R Releases Lowering Springs for F30 328i and 335i

With the 3 series traditionally having the largest aftermarket support of any BMW model, it usually doesn't take long for the first aftermarket parts to become available. And one of the first parts are usually suspension components. H&R has now released its F30 springs application for the 2012 328i and 335i ... CONTINUED

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First F30 335i (N55) Dyno Results Are In. Also Underrated from Factory.

We bring you the first dyno results from a 2012 335i (F30) sedan, performed by Challenge Mfg. USA (GTM_Challenge) on their recently delivered 335i. The F30 335i is powered by the N55 6-cylinder TwinPower twinscroll turbo engine and its factory quoted power figures are 300hp / 300lb-ft. The 335i N55 dyno ... CONTINUED

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BMW N54 Tuning Hits New Levels: 335i Single Turbo Build Puts Down 627whp. Targets 700hp.

Vishnu Performance Systems has pushed the tuning of the N54 platform to unprecedented levels with its N54 335i single turbo build, the first one successfully dyno'd. The latest dyno has already achieved 627whp / 477 lb-ft. torque @ 22.5 PSI. The final power goal is an incredible 700whp! See ... CONTINUED

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Another 2012 328i (N20 Engine) Dyno Hits 240hp / 257 lb-ft at the Wheels!

Insideline recently strapped the 2012 328i with its turbo 4 cylinder N20 engine on the dyno and achieved even higher at-the-wheel power than the EAS Dyno we reported on recently. On 91 octane and a dynojet, this F30 328i achieved 240hp / 257 lb-ft torque at the wheels Assuming a 16% drivetrain ... CONTINUED

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Video: F30 328i (N20) Dyno Confirms Underrated From Factory

As you may already have seen, a member recently took delivery of his 2012 328i (F30) sedan and wasted no time in getting it strapped to the dyno. The 2012 328i sedan is powered by the twinpower twin-scroll turbo 4-cylinder inline "N20" engine, factory rated at 240hp / 255lb-ft torque. This ... CONTINUED

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Single Turbo N54 is ALIVE!

A single turbo N54 engined E90 3 Series is finally alive! HorsepowerFreaks recently fired up a forum member's E90 335i with their HPF turbo system. Currently on the 335 is a Precision 6265. This N54 car has the HPF front mount intercooler, Evolution Racewerks BOV pipe with HKS BOV ... CONTINUED

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Alpina Releases BMW Alpina B3 GT3

Alpina, the BMW tuning specialists, has released and revealed the 2012 Alpina BMW B3 GT3 E92 at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. This model will be a special production run limited to just 99 units. The B3 GT3's B3 S Bi-turbo motor is good for 408hp and 398 lb-ft torque. It's ... CONTINUED

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2011 SEMA Show MEGA Gallery

Missed the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas? No worries, Johnny Lin provides us with a mega gallery of BMW models at the event (along with some other fine looking German vehicles). Hope you got the bandwidth to keep up =)

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Hell Yes, the BMW N20 Engine is Tuneable Says Kelleners with 294 HP / 310 LB-FT Tune

BMW's new 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo engine (the "N20") may be down on cylinders and displacement compared to the inline 6 cylinder (N52) that it replaces across BMW's model range, but even in factory form, it matches the outgoing N52's horsepowers and features an extra 30 lb-ft of torque (in ... CONTINUED

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BMW 335i (N55) Performance Edition Retrofit Kit Review and Info

Here's one of the first reviews of the BMW 335i Performance Edition Retrofit Kit, which is a factory tune which retains the factory warranty. Horsepower increase from 300 to 320, torque increase from 300 to 317ft-lbs for a manual transmission, and to 332 for automatic transmission. This all ... CONTINUED

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Beautiful 335i-to-M3 Body Conversion, in Ferrari Girigio Silverstone

This may not be the very first 3-series to M3 conversion we've had on BIMMERPOST, but M3 conversions are always unique and interesting to see. This particular build features a beautiful custom Ferrari Girigio Silverstone paint and several other custom touches. It was recently featured in BMW Performance ... CONTINUED

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Officially Announced: 2011 BMW E90 335i Sedan Performance Edition. Retrofit Also for 135i

We brought you info on the 2011 335i sedan performance edition two weeks ago, but BMWUSA has now published the official press release and info on the 2011 335i Sedan Performance Edition. See inside for the full details. To send the E90 335i sedan off into the sunset on a ... CONTINUED

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UK Receives New 3-series and 1-series London 2012 Performance Editions

To celebrate BMW’s sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and inspired by the BMW London 2012 Performance Team, BMW has introduced two new Performance Edition models based on the popular BMW 1 Series and 3 Series. Building on the sporting looks of the popular 1 Series Sports ... CONTINUED

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BMW Canada Announces Limited E90 335xi xDrive Sedan Special Edition With Power Kit

BMW Canada has just announced the limited 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan Special Edition available only from Production Weeks 27 through 35 (July/August). The 335i xDrive Sedan Special Edition combines true exclusivity with enhanced driving dynamics. For the first time on a BMW 3 Series Sedan, 19” alloy wheels ... CONTINUED

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Killer 800+ RWHP E30 Widebody S52 Turbo Build

Check out this potent custom built widebody E30, making over 800 RWHP with its built S52 motor and 800mm Bullseye topmount turbo. That kind of power rockets it down the quarter mile in 9.53 @ 154.7mph. And yes, that is a parachute attached!

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Prior Design E93 Widebody M3 Conversion Kit Released for Non-Ms

Prior Design is no newcomer when it comes to widebody M3 conversions, as they released their E92 M3 PDM Widebody Kit for the E92 coupe (photos also below) late last year. This time around they've taken to converting the E93 convertible to a widebody M3 look, just in time for ... CONTINUED

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In case you missed it: BMW N54 N55 Performance Power Kit to Come In 2-Stages

In case you missed it, the BMW Performance Parts Manager recent revealed that the BMW Performance Power Kit will soon be coming in two stages, for both the N54 and N55 motors. Stage 1 PPK will be software upgrade only and Stage 2 PPK will be software and hardware ... CONTINUED

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