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Thursday, 27 April 2006
Written by Tim Beggs
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Forced induction is a sweet concept on any car. Turbochargers fit the bill quite nicely in any application. The only way BMW found to make it better was to double the dosage for the upcoming 3 Series Twin Turbo, 2-door terror. BMW has bliss coming in two different flavors: the 230hp/200 lb-ft of torque engine will be placed in the 328i, while the 300hp/300 lb-ft of torque powerplant will find its home beneath the bonnet of the 335i.
Plotting a course for sales floors this September, the revamped 3 series coupes will also include the xDrive all-wheel drive system for the first time. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, whilst a six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission comes as an option.

Other assorted inclusions in the forthcoming series are also coming. For one, interior room has increased to better suit four occupants. Suspension upgrades and chassis stiffening were also focal points in the refresher program for the coupe. Don't forget new Xenon adaptive headlights ... the better to see you with!




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