cygnusx1 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 It's official. BMW will stuff the 335i twin turbo straight six into the new, smaller, One series and badge it the 135i. They now have my full attention. So far they are quoting $32k msrp for a 300hp/300ftlb motor in a light-by-todays-standards-coupe. I think that this will make a perfect replacement for my aging WRX in a couple of years. I will overlook the lack of AWD in favor of another turbocharger and two more cylinders. It will also have track day ready brakes. 6 piston front calipers and decent rotors all around. The only gripe is that they are using traction control as a substitute for an LSD. 300ft-lbs from 1400rpm and up!!!! http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehicles/new1/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 That car is gonna be great! If only my price range encompassed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I'll be in line right behind you if I can get over the looks. To me, that thing is ugly. Not in a so-ugly-it's-cool, WRXish way. The 1 series looks like it could have been really stunning before it got "Bangled." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I can think of uglier cars....(2008 wrx) After I put it into the wall at the track, I'll drop the motor into my Z...just thinking ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I don't know if we'll get the diesel versions but, it could be a nice set-up as the 320D in europe is the fastes in the 3 series at the moment. We had a meeting the other day on the futur of our work load as mechanics and were told that we MIGHT have the diesels too, not at first but one or two years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Eye candy. Ear candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 2008 wrx That's not fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Looks like a really fun car to me. I'm guessing it will make one hell of an autox platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 That means Goodbye TT for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I brought this up last month. Definately a car that has me intrigued. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=123480&highlight=bmw+series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Something I would buy if it is "big" enough.....I do like the lines of the car and it sounds sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Read an article in some BMW magazine[cant' remember which, was at Barne's and Noble] on how much there is left in the stock 335i, and in turn the 5- and 1- 35i, engine. Wonder when the first HybridZ'er will have a x35i engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Yeah I bet that motor can be tuned and tuned and tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Found some LSD options. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=33920335 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=100-100-00008 Only in the area of 4 grand!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I believe with just the addition of a chip they are putting out 380 something horses. I personally love the 335 and would rather have one then a m3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I believe with just the addition of a chip they are putting out 380 something horses. I personally love the 335 and would rather have one then a m3. Over the older style or new style m3? The new m3 is def a very very sexy car with that nasty 8 under the hood......price is just way out of my range...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Imagine this. The 135i has more torque all over the place, than the upcoming M3!!! for less than half the price? HUH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yeah but it is still a M3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I'm not impressed by badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Body lines are what I am talking about....m3 lines are very sexy. I really like the widebody look to the m3's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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