BMW has announced the introduction of the new 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible – a special high-performance model exclusively for North American marketplace.
Based on the newly-enhanced BMW 3 Series, the new BMW 335is is the newest “s” model to join the BMW lineup and offers stunning looks, more power and a host of innovative BMW performance-inspired equipment.
The new 335is features the award-winning, twin-turbocharged BMW 3.0 litre inline-6 engine, specially tuned and equipped to produce 320 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The engine also benefits from BMW’s High Precision direct fuel injection, Double-VANOS stepless valve timing, and advanced Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine control system.
The exterior of the 335is has taken styling tips from the recently upgraded BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible but with also includes new M Sport enhancements for the American market. The new model retains the new high-depth LED tail lights, xenon adaptive headlights and new BMW hood seen in the 3 Series models. Beyond those updates, the 335is will also receive new M Sport enhancements including comprehensive M aerodynamic elements, kidney grille surrounds in high gloss black, Shadowline black window trim, wing mirror caps in high gloss black, and standard 18? light alloy wheels in ferric grey color.
Inside, the M Sport upgrades continue with an M Sport steering wheel, sport seats, anthracite headliner, M door sills, M driver’s footrest, M gearshift knob, and high-quality stainless steel sport pedals. The instrument cluster features dials in dark grey with a “335is” badge on the tachometer face. The passenger side dashboard also features an exclusive “335is” badge on the standard aluminum glacier silver dark trim.
The BMW 335is will debut at the New York International Auto Show and arrive at BMW Centers later in the spring. Pricing will begin at $50,525 for the 335is Coupe and $59,075 for the Convertible.
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Glenn Nutsey
29/01/2010
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