2011 LCI E92 and E93 3-series

**Jesal@IND** · 01-18-2010, 11:32 AM

For 2011 BMW has made some substantial changes to the E92 and E92 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible.

The first and foremost and probably biggest change is the introduction of the much debated N55 engine to the 335i

3.0l
Single Turbo "TwinPower" Dual Scroll
300HP and 300LB-FT Tq.
Improved torque band and overall engine responsiveness
Introduction of VALVETRONIC
All aluminum construction

Styling

Redesigned headlights (new shape and "graphics").
Brighter LED "corona" rings (angel eyes)
Bi-Xenon now standard
Adaptive Headlight and the Adaptive Headlight Range Control are optional
New tailight "graphics" (overall shape is unchanged) now with LED
New sideview mirror design
New front and rear bumper design which actually increase the overhangs to make the car look slightly longer
Wider kidney grill with a unique chrome surround design
Convertible with sun-reflective leather

Interior

New multifunction steering wheel
Modified paddle shifting. (+) on the right and (-) on the left.
ConnectedDrive (including internet options in certain markets)

New Colors

Deep Sea Blue Metallic
Vermillion Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic

Wallpapers

Studio - Coupe

Studio - Convertible

Convertible and Coupe

Convertible - Exterior

Convertible - Interior

Coupe - Exterior

Coupe - Interior

Motors

**Jesal@IND** · 01-18-2010, 11:33 AM

**Shuasha** · 01-18-2010, 11:35 AM

I can't wait for the modding to start on the single turbo setups.. makes the hardware upgrade part much much easier!

**Jesal@IND** · 01-18-2010, 11:39 AM

There will also be an optional 335is model that will have the twin turbo N54 engine but making more powa!

From Autoweek 1/18:

"A new performance-oriented 335iS model endowed with an M-sport styling kit and unique chassis settings heads the list of changes BMW brings to its facelifted 2011 3-series coupe and convertible.

Set to slot into the lineup between an upgraded 335i and the M3 when it goes on sale in March as an exclusive for North America, the 335iS runs a tuned version of BMW's N54 engine, as found in the recently unveiled Z4 sDrive35iS, coupled to either a standard six-speed manual or an optional Getrag-engineered seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine of the 335iS adds a special software package to bump power by 20 hp over the 335i to 326 hp and lift torque from 295 lb-ft to 332 lb-ft--or to an even gutsier 369 lb-ft for short periods via an overboost function that unleashes added turbocharger boost pressure.

BMW puts the new 335iS's 0-to-60-mph time at just 5.1 seconds in standard guise, or an even sharper 5.0 seconds when running the optional dual-clutch gearbox--making it just a tenth of a second slower than the acceleration benchmark of the standard six-speed manual M3. Top speed is increased by 20 mph over the 335i, taking it from 130 mph to 150 mph.

In other changes to the facelifted 3-series coupe and convertible lineup, BMW upgraded the 335i. It receives a new N55 engine running a single-scroll turbocharger in place of the twin-turbocharger setup of its predecessor, albeit without the performance software package. Power and torque remain the same as on the existing 335i, at 306 hp and 295 lb-ft respectively, with the cutout pegged at 7,000 rpm. Official performance figures put the 335i coupe and cabriolet's 0-to-60-mph time at 5.3 seconds in standard six-speed manual guise or 5.5 seconds with BMW's optional ZF-engineered six-speed automatic. Top speed is limited to 130 mph.

All 2011 3-series coupe and cabriolet models receive revised exterior styling. The changes are subtle, extending to the traditional kidney grille, bumpers, lights, exterior mirrors and wheels. They also feature a similarly subtle interior upgrade that includes a new multifunction steering wheel and dark burl walnut wood."

**Timmahhh** · 01-18-2010, 12:11 PM

I like the coupe styling. Seems to take some of the elements I like from the 1-series, but without some of the things I'm not as fond of.

Why is the N55 much debated? I haven't read much about that one.

**Mark'sM3** · 01-19-2010, 06:55 AM

Very subtle changes indeed (at least externally). Most of the masses probably won't even know the differences (or care possibly).

I like that the fact that they are keeping the twin turbo arrangement. That engine is just appealing to me. I wonder why they are not making that engine available to the other parts of the world? Unless, of course, the focus elsewhere is on diesel vehicles.