BMW to offer Performance Power Kit for 335i & 135i (with 326HP)

[EnI]

BMW says they will present a Performance Power Kit for 335i (Sedan, Touring, Coupe, Cabrio) & 135i (Coupe, Cabrio) at the Geneva Motor Show.

Performance Power Kit will boost the N54 3.0L twin-turbo engine output to 326HP (standard version: 306HP), and 430Nm when paired with manual gearbox, or 450Nm when paired with automatic one (standard version: 400Nm).

Performance Power Kit will also be available with 7-speed DCT gearbox - in 335i Coupe & 335i Cabrio only.

BMW says the 335i Sedan with the PPK will be able to accelerate form 0 - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (regular 335i Sedan in 5.6sec), while acceleration from 80 - 120 km/h will be faster for 0.5 sec.

 

[peterleo]

That will be nice. The current 335i coupe will be very close in engine figures to the E46 M3. The difference is that you'll be able to get the 335i with Xdrive

 

[Zafiro]

Finally the 335i can compete with Audi S4 in terms of speed.

 

[Shakal]

Eni, I asked this in other topic, but probably you haven't seen it. In one year time E92 will recive a face lift. I've read it will be small one - minor changes in lights (inner details, not a lights shape) and a little different bumpers. But on other forum I've read that someone from BMW said that E92 LCI will get wider back of the car. Do you know how big face lift can we expect ? Thanx

 

[EnI]

Finally the 335i can compete with Audi S4 in terms of speed.

Add some of the Performance Parts as well (eg. brakes, dampers, air intake system, exhaust, seats, steering wheel, wheels) and you get a true S4 competitor. Yet with true RWD.

 

[EnI]

Eni, I asked this in other topic, but probably you haven't seen it. In one year time E92 will recive a face lift. I've read it will be small one - minor changes in lights (inner details, not a lights shape) and a little different bumpers. But on other forum I've read that someone from BMW said that E92 LCI will get wider back of the car. Do you know how big face lift can we expect ? Thanx

The design changes will be minor - mainly bumpers, side skirts, head & rear light graphics. And yes - the rear track will be a bit wider - just as on E90/91 LCI. Nothing dramatic. Doesn't have any consequences on design though - except a few mm wider fenders.

Some sources also say the Dynamic Drive will be offered optionally (different driving modes to select from - just like in 7er, Z4, also M cars).



Still trying to get some info on this one.

 

[Zafiro]

Add some of the Performance Parts as well (eg. brakes, dampers, air intake system, exhaust, seats, steering wheel, wheels) and you get a true S4 competitor. Yet with true RWD.

S4 have LSD. If BMW offered the same it would be perfect.

 

[Giannis]

It should be part of the Performance Power kit! I can't understand why they don't offer it. Even with the LSD the 335i would be miles behind the M3..

 

[EnI]

S4 have LSD.

Yet in the end it's still an AWD car.

 

[Foxfire]

And not necessarily worse for it

 

[onehots2k]

Damn, I love this company. You can bet the farm this thing is underrated. 335i's are putting out 330hp at the crank. I wouldnt be too surprised if this bumps it to 360ish.

I'm thinking about picking up a facelifted 1series whenever it comes with this. Hopefully BMW will offer European delivery with the 1series. I shouldnt hold my breathe though.

 

[klier]

And not necessarily worse for it

Not worse, but much worse.

 

[EnI]

And not necessarily worse for it

Of course not.

But I'm amazed how some are trying to compare BMW to Audi, or vice versa - driving / racing feeling wise.

It's a completely different driving feeling.

AWD cars are much more glued to the track, while RWD allows drifts in tight corners (DSC off) - which can deliver some extra excitement yet also losing some time.

RWD cars in general are much more engaging - while with AWD cars racing is much easier.

Completely different behavior on the limit. So I can't really understand direct comparisons.

Each car caters different racing / driving taste. Not really compatible.



In that respect eg. IS & C-class & Infiniti G are much more similar to 3er than A4 is ... yet especially in Lexus & MB the nanny-systems are too much protective. F & AMG versions are better in this respect.

 

[Mr Robert]

So, what is the reason why BMW customers can't have a desperately needed LSD unless they buy a M car?

 

[teenage pervert]

Just to stop some confusion due to what i've been reading on other forums : this will be an aftermarket kit part of the BMW performance accessories line up, and standart 135i and 335i will still put out 306 PS ? (As conservatively claimed by BMW)

 

[Centurion]

Damn, I love this company. You can bet the farm this thing is underrated.

All engines with turbo chargers can have their power bumped up very easily which makes them "underrated". In the end it comes down to balance as the lag increases as you bump up the power, and responsiveness drop as well. ECU tuning is the most common way of increasing the power of a turbo charged engine but the best combination is changing parts in the engine block and upgrading parts to make sure the the power increase doesn't bring too much negativity.

Any details on this Performance Powerkit? Porsche performance pack is called X50 and offer a very similar power bump to this.

 

[m-power]

 

[Mr Robert]

I'd like a 330d sedan in black with that kit.

 

[Sayyaaf]

Will it be available on the X6 ?

 

[klier]

Just to stop some confusion due to what i've been reading on other forums : this will be an aftermarket kit part of the BMW performance accessories line up, and standart 135i and 335i will still put out 306 PS ? (As conservatively claimed by BMW)

Yes, standard cars still have 306 hp