Comments on: Video: BMW Performance 3-Series teaser

By: Iz

Iz — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:02:05 +0000

If I’m not mistaken, the 320si only sold in Europe/UK? Also, weren’t they planning to aim these “Performance” parts at more of the car club/track day racer market?

At any rate, it looks kinda cool. Completely avoids the cheap tacky look that (for example) the X5’s M-Sport kit gives =)

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:57:33 +0000

170hp is only 127kw, the Civic type r makes 147kw from a 2.0 NA

By: Tack

Tack — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:42:26 +0000

Hi TOM,

Just for number…Yes, nothing special.
But this is WTCC homologation special car.
Total production is only 2500 unit world wide.
Check this
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreview.....eries.html

I think 320si is special performance car more than any current 3er.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:12:07 +0000

Tack, i don’t really consider a high reving 4 with 170hp a performance motor, that sounds more like something you would find in a honda.

By: Cupid Stunt aka No Name

Cupid Stunt aka No Name — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:33:35 +0000

I think this is old news. I read sometime ago that BMW were revitalising the “Ti” label on lesser cars.
Sure Bavarian Missile would know more on this.

By: Tack

Tack — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:41:05 +0000

Hi Tom,

Don’t forget 320si.
It’s hand-built four-cylinder engine
The high revving 2.0L unit delivers 173hp at 7,000rpm !!!
It’s of course The limited production. I am not sure someone brought here in AUS?

These Performance parts cost kill most potential buyer…
I think 335+full option parts total price more than M3.

By: Thrifty

Thrifty — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:20:25 +0000

This has to be one of the coolest BMW’s I have seen in a while. The have produced again haven’t they??/

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:43:35 +0000

The m3 and the 335i are the only real performance 3 series.

I really like how the m3 looks already, and i wouldn’t exactly modify a 335i (’s looks) either.