BMW 335d. They move dont they!
11 October 2006, 12:12 PM
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BMW 335d. They move dont they!
Wow, really really fast! Theres me pulling onto a dual carriageway in the sti (ppp of course) nailing it because someone is a little close behind me. To my horror 10-15 secs later at full chat (ahem), the dull grey estate uber wagen is still in touch. For fear of it being an unmarked member of the road enforcment crew i slowed. He went by... 335d if you dont mind no horrible black smoke or anything, probably pushing 40mpg or a figure of similar unimaginable efficiency. Could this be the best car in the world....?
11 October 2006, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by WHEELSHOP0_0
In the rain?
11 October 2006, 12:33 PM
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Im sure if it was from a standing start, with a perfectly flat road side by side then the winner would be me (if it actualy means anthing). But that is not reality and with a crushing
400 Ibs tourque
nuff said.
400 Ibs tourque
nuff said.
11 October 2006, 12:56 PM
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Think I read somewhere the 335D is as quick as a M3 and lots more torque. When they are 1/2 years old. It is probably a car I would get and be my first deisal as well. Would love to go and test drive one.
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11 October 2006, 01:12 PM
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not been up against a 335D but a new 530d - it was marginally slower than the scoob from a motorway speed start and a little further on.....
Expected to have the proverbial handed to me but I must have been lucky....
Nice little motors them...
Expected to have the proverbial handed to me but I must have been lucky....
Nice little motors them...
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Post 17, a year a go to the week I called this one
This is a 300bhp scooby being troubled by a diesel!! I knew this day would come - I have to get me a shot of a chipped 335d
Such a bummer its auto only
This is a 300bhp scooby being troubled by a diesel!! I knew this day would come - I have to get me a shot of a chipped 335d
Such a bummer its auto only
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As proved in Evo magazine. Evo's and Impreza's are no longer what you would call `Faster` than most cars.
Even a Vauxpoo Vectra VXR can keep up with the 06 STI.
Only when you get to the limits, do the 4WD cars have any chance of making a gap.
Even a Vauxpoo Vectra VXR can keep up with the 06 STI.
Only when you get to the limits, do the 4WD cars have any chance of making a gap.
11 October 2006, 04:17 PM
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Ive done some digging, im a little less upset now. BMW 335d coupe 286bhp 500nm tourque, twin turbo, 6 cylinder. I can live with that. Less power more twist, BMW abit heavier but rear drive, quite well matched actualy! Mine cost 12k... I win sort of.
11 October 2006, 05:07 PM
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Per the website, its available as manual (1pm today) BMW 335d M SPort Touring
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Originally Posted by CT_dunmow
Ive done some digging, im a little less upset now. BMW 335d coupe 286bhp 500nm tourque, twin turbo, 6 cylinder. I can live with that. Less power more twist, BMW abit heavier but rear drive, quite well matched actualy! Mine cost 12k... I win sort of.
For the record the units are Nm or lbft.....And its torque, as in a force multiplied by a distance.
Sorry but it offends the engineer in me. Here ‘endith’ the lesson.
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Originally Posted by slim_boy_fat
What’s tourque?
For the record the units are Nm or lbft.....And its torque, as in a force multiplied by a distance.
Sorry but it offends the engineer in me. Here ‘endith’ the lesson.
For the record the units are Nm or lbft.....And its torque, as in a force multiplied by a distance.
Sorry but it offends the engineer in me. Here ‘endith’ the lesson.
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I drive a new 530d auto at work ..... they are quick for what they are !
I will probably look at a 335d in a couple of years when they have depreciated somewhat. I never thought I would be saying that I would consider a diesel even 5 years ago !!!
They are smooth, comfortable and very well suited to the auto box ......
I will probably look at a 335d in a couple of years when they have depreciated somewhat. I never thought I would be saying that I would consider a diesel even 5 years ago !!!
They are smooth, comfortable and very well suited to the auto box ......
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Yup 3 litres & twin turbo.
Boss had a chipped one earlier this year, awesome machine! Heads up display & 19" Alpina wheels. Apparently it would easily get to 160mph (indicated)!
Looked rather nice!!
Boss had a chipped one earlier this year, awesome machine! Heads up display & 19" Alpina wheels. Apparently it would easily get to 160mph (indicated)!
Looked rather nice!!
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Originally Posted by slim_boy_fat
What’s tourque?
For the record the units are Nm or lbft.....And its torque, as in a force multiplied by a distance.
Sorry but it offends the engineer in me. Here ‘endith’ the lesson.
For the record the units are Nm or lbft.....And its torque, as in a force multiplied by a distance.
Sorry but it offends the engineer in me. Here ‘endith’ the lesson.
11 October 2006, 09:54 PM
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I came up behind one of these on the Autopista a few months back when I had gone down to visit a friend. I was on my bike (GSX-R 1000) and he didn't want to let me by (not far out of La Manga so possibly a bit stuck up). I was in no hurry, but although the road was very quiet, he stayed in the outside (only 2 of them) lane so I could not get passed.
I just sat back, not really bothered. When we came behind a car in the second lane he obviously had to slow down. When the road cleared again he'd be flat on the throttle (well I assume flat by the black stuff belching from the exhaust pipe ). The acceleration from 90 - 140 MPH was very, very impressive for a Diesel family car
However, my bike will out accelerate pretty much anything at these speeds, so it's all relative (not wanting to turn into a bike v car thread!!!). Nearly had to change down to 5th
He seemed to run into a wall about 150mph, not sure if that is the top speed or if he was hitting a 155 limiter??
Anyway, he eventually moved over and let me by, but it was one quick car!
Before I get flamed I must add the roads were very, very quiet, and conditions perfect. A lot of the Euro-barges sit on this stretch on their 155 limiter, it's not uncommon at all!
I just sat back, not really bothered. When we came behind a car in the second lane he obviously had to slow down. When the road cleared again he'd be flat on the throttle (well I assume flat by the black stuff belching from the exhaust pipe
). The acceleration from 90 - 140 MPH was very, very impressive for a Diesel family car However, my bike will out accelerate pretty much anything at these speeds, so it's all relative (not wanting to turn into a bike v car thread!!!). Nearly had to change down to 5th
He seemed to run into a wall about 150mph, not sure if that is the top speed or if he was hitting a 155 limiter??Anyway, he eventually moved over and let me by, but it was one quick car!
Before I get flamed I must add the roads were very, very quiet, and conditions perfect. A lot of the Euro-barges sit on this stretch on their 155 limiter, it's not uncommon at all!
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Originally Posted by Nido
I came up behind one of these on the Autopista a few months back when I had gone down to visit a friend. I was on my bike (GSX-R 1000) and he didn't want to let me by (not far out of La Manga so possibly a bit stuck up). I was in no hurry, but although the road was very quiet, he stayed in the outside (only 2 of them) lane so I could not get passed.
I just sat back, not really bothered. When we came behind a car in the second lane he obviously had to slow down. When the road cleared again he'd be flat on the throttle (well I assume flat by the black stuff belching from the exhaust pipe ). The acceleration from 90 - 140 MPH was very, very impressive for a Diesel family car
However, my bike will out accelerate pretty much anything at these speeds, so it's all relative (not wanting to turn into a bike v car thread!!!). Nearly had to change down to 5th He seemed to run into a wall about 150mph, not sure if that is the top speed or if he was hitting a 155 limiter??
Anyway, he eventually moved over and let me by, but it was one quick car!
Before I get flamed I must add the roads were very, very quiet, and conditions perfect. A lot of the Euro-barges sit on this stretch on their 155 limiter, it's not uncommon at all!
I just sat back, not really bothered. When we came behind a car in the second lane he obviously had to slow down. When the road cleared again he'd be flat on the throttle (well I assume flat by the black stuff belching from the exhaust pipe
). The acceleration from 90 - 140 MPH was very, very impressive for a Diesel family car However, my bike will out accelerate pretty much anything at these speeds, so it's all relative (not wanting to turn into a bike v car thread!!!). Nearly had to change down to 5th
He seemed to run into a wall about 150mph, not sure if that is the top speed or if he was hitting a 155 limiter??Anyway, he eventually moved over and let me by, but it was one quick car!
Before I get flamed I must add the roads were very, very quiet, and conditions perfect. A lot of the Euro-barges sit on this stretch on their 155 limiter, it's not uncommon at all!
I have a 535d re-mapped to 330bhp and 500ibft of torque. Real world performance is similar to E60 M5. I know because I have driven a v10 M5 in comparison.
The 335d is only 80kg lighter than the 535d. And the 5 series can put the power down better. The 335d does have a better auto box though with the paddle change which is similar to a SMG box for speed of change.
I have yet to drive one but going off what the 535d re-mapped is like it would be mind blowing. The only problem would be getting the power onto the road.
Should make a 4wd manual version.
