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Originally Posted by OniKoroshi
The 135i has 6 pot Brembo front brakes. It's just geared for people who might want something a little sportier and don't need the extra room. They're targeting the 20 something demographic, single people or young couples who want something luxurious yet sporty.
C/D TEST RESULTS (for both cars):
135i 6MT Coupe:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.5 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 25.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 143 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 328-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g
335i 6MT Coupe:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Zero to 100mph: 12.1 sec
Zero to 140mph: 28 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6
Standing 1/4 mile: 13.6 sec 105 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 144 mph
70-0 mph impending lockup: 160 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
4 grand could be a lot to a new graduate or someone who just purchased their first home. I think the 335i is a much better looker than the 135i but beauty is really in the eye of the beholder, so just because you and I might not like the looks doesn't mean it won't sell.
I still find it strange BMW fans could say its ugly. Ugly is a pretty strong word. It still looks very BMW and has all the trademark features. Its not like its a totally different looking car than any other BMW.
The lower body lines on the side really ruin the car for me though. The 1 series addict guys call them love handles hehe.
Check out this thread and tell me it doesn't make a huge difference:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644 |
Man those figures are all skewed. Not sure how many cars can hit 60 faster from a stop than from 5mph?
And the 0-100 times, the 135 is .6 s faster, but only .3s faster in the 1/4? Furthermore, it takes almost 2 seconds to accelerate an additional 6mph?
And the 335 is not "drag limited." It will do more than the what's on the speedo, that's why there is a governor.
The 135 is fast, but I'm still a die hard E92 loyalist.
