CRed05 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 http://cache-10.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2010/01/500x_2011_bmw_3-series_02_02.jpg 2011 BMW 3-Series: What Big Eyes You Have After all the hype here's the 2011 BMW 3-Series, featuring the same wide-eyed treatment seen on the 2011 5-Series and sporting the new N55 turbo inline-six pumping out 300 HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. You might be thinking to yourself this is the same overall power and displacement as the previous inline-six found in the 335i. You're right. Look deeper and the only significant difference on paper is the torque curve is slightly better with peak twist kicking in at 1200 RPM, thanks in part to the addition of the Bimmer version of variable valve timing/control. The real difference? BMW has dropped the twin-turbo setup in favor of a single, twin-scroll turbo. No talk yet of the more exciting IS model yet so we hope you enjoy the new snout and other minor creases added to the coupe to give it cleaner, sleeker proportions. http://jalopnik.com/5449952/2011-bmw-3+series-what-big-eyes-you-have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Bummer. Guess they got tired of turbo failure huh? That's a super sweet torque curve though, I wish my car had that extra 800rpm! Too bad the 3-series gets uglier with every generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 You should be banned for thinking the 335i coupe is ugly. That car is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) UGLY: http://cache-10.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2010/01/500x_2011_bmw_3-series_02_02.jpg NOT UGLY: http://www.autospies.com/images/users/motor2/page19_1.jpg Edited January 20, 2010 by kickass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I wouldn't go so far as to call it ugly, but it's defiantly not appealing to me. Nice power though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Ehh, they just changed the lower front fascia a little. Doesn't ruin the car for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 to each thier own. its pretty hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 to each thier own. its pretty hot Coming from the mini owner , J/K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 How can you call that car ugly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsarge Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 You should be banned for thinking the 335i coupe is ugly. That car is beautiful. I can't agree with you enough. One of (if not) the best cars for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I can't agree with you enough. One of (if not) the best cars for the money. Friend of a friend's car http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs116.snc1/4967_94288503285_505298285_1823667_7275992_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs096.snc1/4967_94288523285_505298285_1823669_8349655_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs096.snc1/4967_94289598285_505298285_1823718_2103127_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Coming from the mini owner , J/K! haha no its true im biased... had to get the poor mans bmw they wont call a bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 How can you call that car ugly? Those headlights are way too big. Makes it look like the guy in your avatar or a goldfish http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/arkabc/iStock%20Images/edited_bug_eyed_goldfish.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 my parents have one with a six speed and i like it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 So they redesign the front cover and now the things ugly... I'd drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm seriously surprised that everyone is calling it ugly. All they apparently did was increase the front bumper cover openings (headlight, grille) in proportion, and now it's all ugly??? Not that big of a change... I don't find it attractive, but then again I think the E46 was the last good 3-series. Everything else now is just too big. I personally will take a cheap E36 M3 all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I don't find it attractive, but then again I think the E46 was the last good 3-series. Everything else now is just too big. I personally will take a cheap E36 M3 all day long. I agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 It's funny how I don't like this car in pics very much, but in person I think they look much better. Still, in before massive 335 turbo failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Looks fine to me, not much different from previous models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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