Designed to be timeless and elegant, the updated 3-Series features redesigned headlights (with LED corona rings/daytime running lights), modified bumpers, a new hood with wider kidney grilles, LED taillights, and a wider grille.
Inside, the interior is relatively unchanged. Despite this, the cabin is still luxurious with dark burled walnut wood trim (bamboo anthracite, light burl walnut, and aluminum trim are also available), bright metal accents, and ambiance lighting.
Under the hood, the 3,0-litre twin-turbo inline-six is replaced by BMW’s new twin-scroll turbocharged 3,0-litre inline-six (dubbed the N55). Boasting 225 kW and 400 N.m of torque, the N55 allows the 335i Coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 sec. The Convertible accomplishes the same task in 5.8 seconds, while the all-wheel drive 335i xDrive Coupe takes 5.2 seconds (5.3 with the automatic). Both models have a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
As before, BMW will also offer a naturally aspirated 3,0-litre inline-six with 169 kW and 271 N.m of torque. While the company declined to release performance specifications, the 328i Coupe will likely accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2, while the xDrive version will achieve the same in 6.8 seconds (Coupe) with the Convertible taking 6.7 seconds.
Regardless of what engine is selected, the optional six-speed Steptronic automatic now features steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
Also expected for the 2011 3-Series facelift range is the 335is (note the added “s”), a sportier version of the 335i with slightly more power. Unfortunately, BMW has not released any information yet but expect similar power figures to those of the recently launched Z4 sDrive
The 2011 3-Series will go on sale in the United States and Europe this in the seconds quarter of the year.
Adapted from WorldCarFans
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