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New BMW 335iS to split M3 and 335Ci

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | January 20, 2010 | In bmw news

With all the niches that BMW has been creating of late, it was not about to leave the 100+ horsepower gap between the M3 and the next most powerful 3-Series, the 335i/Ci alone.

Indeed, reports indicate that along with the newly face-lifted 335i coupe/convertible, the coupe which you see in these pictures, BMW will introduce a 335iS with 340hp and 322 lb-ft of torque to fit nicely within that gap. Compare the purported figures with that for the M3 and 335i/Ci:

M3
Power: 400 hp
Torque: 295 lb-ft

335i/Ci
Power: 300 hp
Torque: 300 lb-ft

Want more geeky information? The twin-turbo inline-six in the 335i/Ci has been replaced by a cleaner, more efficient single-turbo, but the 335iS will feature a revised version of the twin-turbo unit. Interestingly, the 335iS will be released in the US market first, then make its way to Europe. 0-60mph will take five seconds, and the top speed will be limited to 149 mph.

[Source: Autocar]

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