Read this on
www.worldcarfans.com, in a review of the paris auto show:
Quote:
BMW’s 335d Coupe was also on show for the first time, and this is set to be a stonking car. The 3-litre twin turbo could redefine the diesel market all on its own. Having driven the 535d last year and hailing the car as one of the best sports saloons in the world, the mere thought of this block in the smaller, lighter and more nimble 3 Series is enough to have enthusiastic drivers drooling with anticipation.
Yes it might only have 286bhp, which isn’t anything to write home about, but then it does have a simply daft 427lb/ft of torque – way more than the M5. So the 0-62mph time of 6.2s is more or less irrelevant , in-gear this relatively sedate looking Coupe will wipe the floor with major sportscars. The only problem is the automatic box, BMW simply doesn’t have a manual that can handle the torque, that aside it’s a classic car in the making.
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Got me thinking, is this the same auto as in the 335i? If so, any mods would to be better handled, or at least have a higher limit for the modding, with an auto transmission.
What do you guys think?