Comments on: Official Release: 2011 BMW 335is

By: BimmerFile » Archive » The 335is Manual Takes on the Ft-Lbs.

BimmerFile » Archive » The 335is Manual Takes on the Ft-Lbs. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:09 +0000

[...] you can see the Official (US) numbers for the recently released 2011 BMW 335is. The “is” is a step up in terms of performance and sporting intentions when compared [...]

By: robertr

robertr — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:29:28 +0000

Does anyone else feel that the pre-LCI styling is more attractive (esp. more aggressive)? Additionally, the side-view silhouette seem like it is slowly turning into the A5?

By: Aufklärung 335is bzw. neuer Motor : BMW 3er E90, E91, E92 & E93

Aufklärung 335is bzw. neuer Motor : BMW 3er E90, E91, E92 & E93 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:28:53 +0000

[...] http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/01/23/official-release-2011-bmw-335is/ [...]

By: jocamryn

jocamryn — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:28:52 +0000

*I just think that a starting price of $50K for a non-M 3 series is outrageous.

By: jocamryn

jocamryn — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:28:14 +0000

I just think that a starting price for a non-M 3 series is outrageous.

By: chas58

chas58 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:25 +0000

Looks nice – lots of stuff from the performance parts bin, and some nice engine management tricks too. I would still lean towards the simpler, lighter and more reliable 328 for a real performance car for about 2/3 the price (actually, that is what I did).

Speaking of LSD, any more detail on the tricks they are doing with the diff on these cars?

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:28:39 +0000

Interestingly these preproduction cars have fog lights and lack a sunroof; the opposite of what will come to market- based on what the press release says.

-M

By: kitw

kitw — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:59:34 +0000

Hm, again press cars with no sunroof. Is there hope for the long torso challenged bmw-files in the states for the option of no sunroof?

By: chad

chad — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:11:08 +0000

no mention of a LSD?

By: Babak

Babak — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:35:14 +0000

I understand that this is a niche, a very small one perhaps, as many people would probably think about opting for a M3 sedan instead. But, consider this: almost all enthusiasts (target audience for this car) modify their cars in one way or another. Some go with BMW Performance (both looks and small performance modifications), and many change the wheels, bumpers, mirror caps, grills, pedals, etc. This car basically gives you all the visual modifications, plus some performance modifications, direct from factory. All with warranty, and still giving you the MPG of a TTI6 instead of a thirsty V8.

By: tyler9595

tyler9595 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:28:12 +0000

^^^^about 80 or 90 ftlbs of torque over M3.

I dont think the manual tranny made the cut.

By: adc

adc — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:14:25 +0000

Starting price of $50k??? Why on Earth choose this over an M3 sedan?

By: GSKChicago

GSKChicago — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:04:31 +0000

When will it be available on the BMW Configurator?

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:11:49 +0000

sounds great..glad to see the survival of the 6-speed. no mention of xdrive in this model..this is only avail in the traditional rwd?