Summary:
Combination of an award-winning combustion engine and an innovative electric drive.
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology working in tandem with an eight-speed automatic hybrid transmission and intelligent energy management.
All-electric operation up to 75 km/h (46 mph). All-electric driving range up to four kilometres (approx. 2.5 miles).
System output 250 kW / 340 HP (306 HP 6 cylinder inline petrol engine + 55 HP electric motor).
5.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph). 5.9 litres per 100 km.
(47.9mpg imp / 39.88 US MPG) and 139 g CO2/km in the EU test cycle.
Petrol engine can … CONTINUED
Its now official, after all the speculation and spyshots, BMW makes the touring (thats wagon to you and I in the US) official. Based on the already successful 5th generation 3-Series, this car successfully merges the beauty and cutting edge style of the F30 3-Series in a new touring package. Click to read more and see all our wallpapers now
THE SETUP
Where: Monterey, California - January 30-31, 2012
What: F30 US Press Launch. First Test Drives of 2012 335i and F30 6 speed
How: 2 days with F30 3 Series, including a half day on the Laguna Seca track.
Background: I’ve owned an E90 325i (auto) and current car is E90 M3 (6-speed MT).
THE DRIVE
335i (With 6 Speed Manual):
The all new 2012 335i sedan is powered by the N55 single turbo twin-scroll turbo inline-6 cylinder engine (with direct injection and valvetronic), in the same form as the outgoing 2011 335i E90 sedan and current 335i E92 coupe. The U.S. 335i is quoted as producing 300hp / 300 lb-ft torque and achieves 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds for both auto and manual. Maximum horsepowers is achieved at 5800 RPM and max … CONTINUED
The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan, the world’s best-selling premium car, sets new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. The new BMW face, with flat headlights reaching along as far as the BMW kidney grille, emphasises the elegantly dynamic design of the new BMW 3 Series. The sixth generation of the 3 Series has grown in size compared to its predecessor, with its wide track (front + 37 mm, rear + 47 mm) particularly prominent, and the car’s increased length (+ 93 mm) and augmented wheelbase (+ 50 mm) also … CONTINUED
Here are the first official BMW images of upcoming 2011 335is coupe and convertible! The 335is features an uprated N54 engine (322hp/369tq), available DCT option and aggressive styling. More details and photos inside.
Here are the first pictures of the E92 LCI M Sport. I found them on the German BMW site.
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Wallpapers
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 newly released BMW Performance Parts division is proving to be a viable alternative to the traditional tuners. Here are some nice high quality photos of the parts they have on initial offering.
Read the rest of this article, view the photos and make comments here ==> http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188524
Here are some high resolution wallpaper quality photos of the recently released Alpina B3 based on the facelifted LCI 3-Series cars
Read the rest of this article, view the photos and make comments here ==> http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168723
