Car Tech »

BMW 335i coupe (2007 E92)

By Derek Fung on 12/05/2008

More BMW reviews , RRP: AU$108900.00

» Enlarge

Description:

Almost as fast as the previous generation M3, the 335i coupe comes with BMW's acclaimed 3-litre twin-turbo six.

Users' rating:

9/10

Tags:

3-series | 335i | bmw | 2006

Add to my wishlist

New! What is this?

CNET.com.au's editors haven't yet reviewed the BMW 335i coupe (2006 E92). Please add your opinion about the BMW 335i coupe (2006 E92) below.

E-mail this
Print this
Share this...
- del.icio.us
- digg this
- Reddit
- Slashdot
- StumbleUpon

Join CNET.com.au Free newsletters, post to forums and win prizes. Join now - it's free and easy!

Related links

BMW M5 sedan (2005 E60)

BMW's uber-sports sedan, the M5, offers near-supercar levels of performance, yet it allows you to take four of your nearest and dearest along for the ride. The 373kW V10 engine propels it from standstill to 100km/h in just 4.7 seconds.
BMW M6 coupe (2005 E63)

If a regular 6-Series isn't fast nor showy enough for you, there's always the M6, which is powered by the V10 engine found in the M5. Yes, the same V10 engine with a 8,250rpm red line.
BMW 135i coupe (2008 E82)

Coupes are cool, hatches are not; so say the Americans. Thus BMW begat a coupe version of its Golf-sized 1-Series. The top of range model features the 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine which recently took out the International Engine of the Year award for the second year running.
Photos: BMW scoops pool at 2008 International Engine of the Year awards

At this year's International Engine of the Year awards, BMW took out five of the 11 categories on offer, while its 3-litre twin-turbo engine also successfully defended the overall title it won last year.

User comments
Leave a comment

boost-juice
24/05/2008, 03:19 AM

rating
10/10

Love the engine, twin turbo's from a german.. whooa!

Pros: Great engine

Cons: The shape has nothing on one of the most beautiful shapes in car history, the previous 99-06BMW 3 series coupe. Looks like a masterpiece imo.

Also I went and sat in one when I was considering it, and the doors were half the weight of the old cars.
BMW will tell you its to make the car "lighter". Ill tell you the bean counters lopped off quite a bit of car to keep costs down.

hmmm...

Report offensive comment

Dodgem61
14/05/2008, 07:43 PM

rating
8/10

I drove one at a BMW track day. A beautiful car to drive.

Pros: Excellent balance and grip, very crisp handling, strong smooth engine. Great on the track. Point and go.

Cons: Not sure about the looks of the car. The new shape makes it look like its put on a few pounds and is not as svelte as its predecessor.

Report offensive comment

Leave a comment

All fields marked with * are required

What do you think

Rate this product:

Need help? Read our guidelines for what each number rating represents.

* Comments:

Pros:

Cons:

* Username:

E-mail Address:

Your e-mail will not be displayed

* Security code:

You must read and type the 6 chars.

Latest car tech articles
Popular

Honda Insight born again as a Prius fighter

Everyone in the industry knew Honda was working on a Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid vehicle, but Honda has denied that it was reviving the Insight moniker. Today, Honda released the first official information and images of its Prius-like concept and it's called, you guessed it, the Insight.
Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.
Holden offers 99¢ per litre fuel

Holden has launched a 99¢ per litre fuel offer on all petrol and diesel cars delivered to private buyers from the beginning of September through to the end of October.
Pirelli microchipped Cyber Tyre hopes to improve safety, performance

Pirelli hopes that by embedding electronics in the Cyber Tyre, cars will be more in tune with the road and, therefore, making them more responsive in potentially life-threatening situations.
The long wait begins: Audi's race-ready R8 GT3

The moment Audi toyed with pilfering Lamborghini's parts bin to make its Porsche-baiting R8, it was inevitable that a racing version would be built.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport: top-less at 350km/h

The world's fastest road car, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, just lost its head. The new Grand Sport convertible features lots of new features, including a soft-top deployed via the aid of an umbrella-style mechanism.
Lotus tackles Antarctica

Lotus is known for making small, fast cars with Toyota engines, but the company's engineering department gets into all sorts of projects, with the Concept Ice Vehicle (CIV) being one of the more novel.
Electronic flags to debut in Singapore F1 night race

Despite the bright lighting, traditional coloured warning flags will be hard to see at Singapore's F1 night race. So technology has come to the rescue.

Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.
Honda Insight born again as a Prius fighter

Everyone in the industry knew Honda was working on a Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid vehicle, but Honda has denied that it was reviving the Insight moniker. Today, Honda released the first official information and images of its Prius-like concept and it's called, you guessed it, the Insight.
The long wait begins: Audi's race-ready R8 GT3

The moment Audi toyed with pilfering Lamborghini's parts bin to make its Porsche-baiting R8, it was inevitable that a racing version would be built.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport: top-less at 350km/h

The world's fastest road car, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, just lost its head. The new Grand Sport convertible features lots of new features, including a soft-top deployed via the aid of an umbrella-style mechanism.
Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.
New BMW 7-Series is a smoother, less controversial plutocrat

Over the weekend BMW released information, as well as the first official pictures, of its new 7-Series. The cheers you just heard were from politicians and captains of industry the world over.
Holden offers 99¢ per litre fuel

Holden has launched a 99¢ per litre fuel offer on all petrol and diesel cars delivered to private buyers from the beginning of September through to the end of October.
Pirelli microchipped Cyber Tyre hopes to improve safety, performance

Pirelli hopes that by embedding electronics in the Cyber Tyre, cars will be more in tune with the road and, therefore, making them more responsive in potentially life-threatening situations.
Kia shows its Soul in London

Hitherto Kia has been a purveyor of cheap and cheerful conveyances, but with its forthcoming Soul there'll be a dash of flair on the menu too.

Product finder

The Explain Series

Telstra Explains ADSL2+

Latest reviews
Popular
Editors' choice

Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.
Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.
Toyota Tarago GLi (2006)

A people mover that transports all manner of cargo with ease. Pity that it's so pricey and that many of the valuable safety features are optional extras.
Nissan GT-R (R35)

The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.

More reviews »

Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.
Nissan GT-R (R35)

The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.
Lightning GT

Electric cars can be frumpy, soul-less looking conveyances. The Lightning GT aims to be different, it mixes sexy and electric together in automotive form.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.