Last week I saw three cars playing on the freeway, newer GTO, 2002 mustang cobra and this new BMW 335i. The BMW was making quick work of both cars. I stopped by my local BMW dealership on Monday to see what the BMW was all about and to my surprise found a twin turbo inline 6.
One turbo for three cylinders
After test driving the $45k 335i, I stuffed one in my garage.
It's a great car for for taking clients to lunch or just around town.
I used to have an 02 GT and it looked like a similar body style. I really can't be sure what year it was.
I needed a small car for work so this one fit the bill just fine.
It's funny that both of my vehicles (08 F250 diesel) I use for work are twin turbos.
The 335's are an absolute blast to drive, great choice
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Project EARTHQUAKE:
72 Nova SS, Plans have changed a little:artmorrison front subframe, and rear 3 link, pretty much stock ls1 and six speed with a single turbo for around 550hp. with a few other things mixed in.
current cruiser: "The green machine"
'70 Impala 4drht, 26K original miles, 2" drop springs and large swaybars, drives pretty good for a land yahct
and why do we modify everything...."BECAUSE STOCK SUCKS"
My GF got one in August. They pull pretty decent for a 6-banger. We were driving an 02 Collectors T/A & I thought it was a decent ride w/good handling & brakes. The T/A brakes don't exist vs. the 335i. The first aggressive stop will leave some soil in your seat if your not careful.
I'm not sure what it is but the trans is the only thing I haven't grown accustomed to. It's the 6spd auto but the shift feel is like an electronically shifted manual trans (for lack of a better description) vs. a *traditional* auto transmission.
The T/A still feels like it would dominate the stop-light grand-prix though (stock ls1, built 4l60e w/2600 stall & 3.23's).
*Traditional american auto trannys are my only prolonged exposure.
my wife has an old 03 m3 and even that is fun to drive, it took a year for me to get the courage to drive it, the first street i took it down was sideways, giggling like a school girl as i shifted the smg from the steering wheel,Excellent cars.
It makes about 333hp from the factory with an 8100 rpm redline and it has the SMG trans. One of my favorite cars I have ever owned. You don;t get that V8 rush, but it is still moving....and you are correct, the brakes are great. German hydro boost.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
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