BMW 335i Coup� Australian Launch

BMW Announced that the brand new 325i and the ever more anticipated twin-turbo BMW 335i will arrive in Australian BMW showrooms in October. Not that long now! The new BMW 335i assumes top position in the 3 Series family thanks to its innovative 3.0-litre Twin Turbo petrol engine that delivers a huge 225 kW of power at 5,800 rpm and a massive 400 Nm of torque between 1,300 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

Acceleration to 0-100 km/h for the BMW 335i is 5.5 seconds, almost as fast as the E46 generation BMW M3 Coup�. Using high-precision direct petrol injection, an all aluminium engine and a pair of turbo-chargers, each assigned to force-feed three cylinders, the 335i shows that BMW has a regained faith in turbocharging its 3 series.
BMW uses low inertia turbos which spool up much faster than conventional units. The Twin Turbo engine is 70 kg lighter than a comparably powerful 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine. The lightweight engine ensures the BMW 3 Series Coup� will retain BMW�s 50/50 weight distribution perfecting the 335i�s handling and balance.
The 335i Coup� will be available in both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission guise. The most powerful regular production 3 Series ever (not including the specialist M3 models) will be priced from $108,500 as a manual and $111,100 as an automatic.Uniquely available to automatic transmission models of the BMW 335i Coup� is the option for steering wheel mounted shift paddles. These alloy-finished shifters are priced at $200.
The 335i Coup� standard specification includes :

• larger front and rear brakes,
• Sport Suspension,
• 18-inch light alloy wheels,
• Park Distance Control PDC front and rear,
• front seat lumbar adjustment,
• BMW Professional Navigation with 8.8-inch colour monitor and TV and Voice Recognition functions,
• HiFi loudspeaker system,
• High Beam Assist and Adaptive Headlights.
• Bi-Xenon headlamps,
• LED tail lights,
• premium Dakota leather upholstery,
• BMW Business navigation system with colour monitor,
• six-stacker CD player,
• sport seats with electric adjustment and two memory settings for the driver,
• automatic climate control,and extended lights package for interior illumination,
• cruise control with brake function,
• Bluetooth mobile phone preparation.

The BMW 335i will be available in Australia in October (2006).
This year BMW has sold more than 250,000 3 Series Sedans underlining its success as the world�s best compact sports luxury sedan.BMW expects the new 3 Series Coup� will follow in the wheel tracks of its exceptionally successful E46 model, which sold more than 460,000 examples over its seven-year model life.

�The BMW Coup�, especially in Twin Turbo 335i guise, will rewrite the rules for compact, athletic sporting cars,� Tom Noble, General Manager, Marketing at BMW Group Australia says.

2006 BMW 3 Series Coup�.
Model Transmission Price In Showrooms
323i M $69,900 December
323i A $72,500 December
325i M $81,500 October
325i A $84,100 October
335i M $108,500 October
335i A $111,100 October

BMW 335i Coup� Australian Launch

BMW Announced that the brand new 325i and the ever more anticipated twin-turbo BMW 335i will arrive in Australian BMW showrooms in October. Not that long now! The new BMW 335i assumes top position in the 3 Series family thanks to its innovative 3.0-litre Twin Turbo petrol engine that delivers a huge 225 kW of power at 5,800 rpm and a massive 400 Nm of torque between 1,300 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

Acceleration to 0-100 km/h for the BMW 335i is 5.5 seconds, almost as fast as the E46 generation BMW M3 Coup�. Using high-precision direct petrol injection, an all aluminium engine and a pair of turbo-chargers, each assigned to force-feed three cylinders, the 335i shows that BMW has a regained faith in turbocharging its 3 series.
BMW uses low inertia turbos which spool up much faster than conventional units. The Twin Turbo engine is 70 kg lighter than a comparably powerful 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine. The lightweight engine ensures the BMW 3 Series Coup� will retain BMW�s 50/50 weight distribution perfecting the 335i�s handling and balance.
The 335i Coup� will be available in both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission guise. The most powerful regular production 3 Series ever (not including the specialist M3 models) will be priced from $108,500 as a manual and $111,100 as an automatic.Uniquely available to automatic transmission models of the BMW 335i Coup� is the option for steering wheel mounted shift paddles. These alloy-finished shifters are priced at $200.
The 335i Coup� standard specification includes :

• larger front and rear brakes,
• Sport Suspension,
• 18-inch light alloy wheels,
• Park Distance Control PDC front and rear,
• front seat lumbar adjustment,
• BMW Professional Navigation with 8.8-inch colour monitor and TV and Voice Recognition functions,
• HiFi loudspeaker system,
• High Beam Assist and Adaptive Headlights.
• Bi-Xenon headlamps,
• LED tail lights,
• premium Dakota leather upholstery,
• BMW Business navigation system with colour monitor,
• six-stacker CD player,
• sport seats with electric adjustment and two memory settings for the driver,
• automatic climate control,and extended lights package for interior illumination,
• cruise control with brake function,
• Bluetooth mobile phone preparation.

The BMW 335i will be available in Australia in October (2006).
This year BMW has sold more than 250,000 3 Series Sedans underlining its success as the world�s best compact sports luxury sedan.BMW expects the new 3 Series Coup� will follow in the wheel tracks of its exceptionally successful E46 model, which sold more than 460,000 examples over its seven-year model life.

�The BMW Coup�, especially in Twin Turbo 335i guise, will rewrite the rules for compact, athletic sporting cars,� Tom Noble, General Manager, Marketing at BMW Group Australia says.

2006 BMW 3 Series Coup�.
Model Transmission Price In Showrooms
323i M $69,900 December
323i A $72,500 December
325i M $81,500 October
325i A $84,100 October
335i M $108,500 October
335i A $111,100 October

RDSport RS35 Biturbo Based on E92 BMW 335i

RDSport or know as Racing Dynamics, is taking the competition to other BMW tuners by announcing the arrival of the 335i Coupe based RS35 Biturbo. Upgrades have been made to extract more performance out of a car widely acknowledged as one of the leaders in its class.

The engine is improved by modifying some electronic components for the purpose of improving boost, and optimising fuel and timing. Besides that, a larger intercooler and free-flowing intake were installed to increase air supply.

With all the upgrade, the power boost from stock 302bhp (225kW) and 295 lb-ft (400Nm) to the RDSport-certified 414bhp (309kW) and maximum torque of 404 lb-ft (548Nm). So it matches the M3 on power but trumps it on torque. The Italian based tuner also got the RS35 homologised by the TUV in Germany.

For the exterior, a carbon fiber front bumper with bigger air intakes and carbon housing for the fog lights. There are also deeper side skirts, a different rear apron, quad tailpipes and a rear roof spoiler. The car rides on larger 20-inch wheels while at the same time sitting 25mm lower at the front and 20mm lower at the rear.

The interior is littered with RDSport logos as well as aluminium inserts on pieces like the hand brake and pedals.

BMW Performance Power Kit for 135i and 335i

Recently, BMW has announced that it will unveil the BMW Performance Power Kit for the 3.0-liter straight-six with Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection engine for the BMW 135i Coupe, the BMW 135i Convertible, the BMW 335i Saloon, the BMW 335i Touring, the BMW 335i Coupe, and the BMW 335i Convertible.

With the Performance Power Kit, it increases the standard engine output by 20 hp (15 kW) from 306 hp (225 kW) to 326 hp (240 kW) and a new maximum torque figure of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) for the automatic transmission and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) fro the manual transmission from the standard 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

The BMW Performance Power Kit includes of a modified engine management unit, an additional radiator outside of the engine, appropriate air flow ducts and a high-performance fan on the main radiator. Besides that, the Power Kit may also be combined with BMW�s seven-speed automatic sports transmission complete with double-clutch operation for the BMW 335i Coupe and the BMW 335i Convertible.

With the BMW Performance Power Kit, the acceleration power from 0 to 100km/h of the cars increase 0.2 seconds more compare to standard which is 5.4 seconds.