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BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models Special Price Until End of 2011

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The BMW Performance Power Kits Provide More Exhilarating Performance and Excitement for The Ultimate Driving Machine

19.09.2011

New Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 19, 2011….Now, more invigorating horsepower and torque, is available with two new power kits bring crisp stimulating performance to the Ultimate Driving Machine. BMW 135i and 335i Models can now be retrofitted at BMW centers or via the Port Installation Program to an unprecedented level of performance. These new Power Kits ensure that new car buyers and current owners are in for that extra thrill beyond the outstanding performance that can already be realized with these exciting vehicles.

Version 1 Power Kit: [Review and More Details HERE] Performance-Optimized Engine Software. This version of the Power Kit was first introduced on the 335i BMW Performance Edition model (announced in July, 2011). Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles. Also available for X6 vehicles produced up to 04/2010.

Version 2 Power Kit: Same engine performance software as Version 1, plus an Auxiliary Water Cooler and an Enhanced Radiator Fan to reduce the higher thermal stresses on the engine during extreme driving. Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles.

To coincide with this exciting announcement of two new Power Kit versions, BMW is offering a special introductory price on all Power Kits from now until the end of 2011!

• Special pricing for the Version 1 Power Kit is $599 MSRP* (including Power Kits for X6 Models).
• Special pricing for the Version 2 Power Kit is $1,199 MSRP* (this price does not include the additional air ducts or other components that may be needed to install the Version 2 Power Kit).

*Not including installation. Contact your local BMW center for final pricing.


Power Kit Highlights:

Horsepower is increased to 320hp (20hp increase).

Torque is increased to 332 lb-ft (when equipped with an automatic transmission) and 317 lb-ft (when equipped with a manual or DCT transmission).

Faster acceleration:

• 0.2 seconds faster than the standard 335i model from 0 mph to 60 mph.
• 0.5 seconds faster than the standard 335i model from 50 mph to 75 mph.

“Exhaust burble” sound during engine overrun conditions (new feature).

Specially developed in-house by BMW engineers to work with 135i and 335i vehicles.

• Vehicles retain the original emission certification.
• Vehicles maintain the original fuel efficiency ratings.
• The vehicle’s original BMW Limited Warranty is not affected.

Note: Power Kits should only be installed on 135i and 335i vehicles equipped with option code S840 (increased top speed limiter – which includes an additional oil cooler).

BMW Power Kits are the only form of “tuning kits” approved and covered under BMW of North America’s limited warranty. Power Kits are designed and tested by BMW engineers to provide the highest power increase without sacrificing reliability.


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[adrian1480]

Seems pretty cool for those who want performance without the warranty worries.

Of course for those not worried about warranties, there are much more potent options for similar or less money.

[PKL]

People have been waiting for this. I think the gentleman who paid $1k for the tune is going to be very upset its now $599 msrp

[Frosty]

....if you buy the kit from a dealer will they warranty it if you are off warranty?... as in an independant new warranty on the tune?


~Frost

[CJ421]

The price for the kit seems OK, but the installation is what kills the whole thing.

[BMWfan07]

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Glad to see they're getting more realistic, but 20hp and 17tq != me buying it. Plus installation charge is prob silly expensive.

$599? Hmmm...I might consider this if the installation is not too ridiculous in cost. Might have to contact more than one dealer to compare prices.

Would my DME be updated to the latest version if I got this Power kit?

[ian2002525]

maybe i will think about to get the version 1 power kit...
the version 1 power kit is software upgrade only right?

[Jason]

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[BobS]

No 535? That sucks....I would convince my father to get it on his 535 at this price.

[smellfish]

Exhaust burble is a new feature?

[Dr_Dirt]

1.1K for extra cooling and burble feature is nice. makes me wonder if the Cobb can work with this

[droptop335]

Mine's an early '07, and even I have exhaust burble! Are they talking about more than what we already have?

Also, I wonder why the original price for the MSD80 was more expensive than the MSD81. Do they have to do some sort of an upgrade to make the power kit work on an MSD80??

[dbjb]

Looks like there's missing information for the msd80. Can you tell me what the double asterics mean?

[e90Luis]

Has anyone gotten pricing on installation for the version 1 power kit?

I'll be at the dealer today for some maintenance and ask about this

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by dsbj

Looks like there's missing information for the msd80. Can you tell me what the double asterics mean?

Agree. What does the ** mean on the chart for msd80?

Also, What are the labor hours for both 1 and 2?

[MidwestGolfBum]

Have to replace the MSD80 with MSD81 and from what I remember its included in the price. Pretty sure that's what the ** are for.

[805beemer]

what if you just wanted the extra cooling and not the tune? Or do you need the new software to work the new fan?

[E30M3Driver]

Originally Posted by droptop335

Mine's an early '07, and even I have exhaust burble! Are they talking about more than what we already have?

Also, I wonder why the original price for the MSD80 was more expensive than the MSD81. Do they have to do some sort of an upgrade to make the power kit work on an MSD80??

I've got an early 07 as well and everytime I have looked at the performance kit, I have been quoted an additional amount to replace my MSD80 with a new ECU - um, no thanks.

Now with this deal, I asked the parts guy about this today and if a new ECU is now included for the price and for my VIN it looks like it is shipping with a new rmfd MSD81 ECU, so it just might be. Of course installing this in addition to the software would add to the installation time I would guess. Still waiting to hear back that there are no extra costs for the rmfd ECU.

[Skydive]

Originally Posted by ian2002525

maybe i will think about to get the version 1 power kit...
the version 1 power kit is software upgrade only right?

You have a Procede. You will gain nothing from software only.

[ian2002525]

Originally Posted by Skydive

You have a Procede. You will gain nothing from software only.

why? 320hp+ procede > 300+ procede, gain nothing?

[Skydive]

Originally Posted by ian2002525

why? 320hp+ procede > 300+ procede, gain nothing?

It's not additive.

[twinship]

Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

I've got an early 07 as well and everytime I have looked at the performance kit, I have been quoted an additional amount to replace my MSD80 with a new ECU - um, no thanks.

Now with this deal, I asked the parts guy about this today and if a new ECU is now included for the price and for my VIN it looks like it is shipping with a new rmfd MSD81 ECU, so it just might be. Of course installing this in addition to the software would add to the installation time I would guess. Still waiting to hear back that there are no extra costs for the rmfd ECU.

Pls keep us updated.

My '08 also has the MSD80 and it's not clear from the info whether it would have to be upgraded to the MSD81, and if so if it's included in the discount price.