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    Official: BMW 3-Series Coupé pics

    These are the first official pictures of BMW’s all new 4th generation 3 Series Coupe. As for the mechanics, the 3 Coupe will be offered with three straight six petrol engines: a 2.5 with 218 Hp, a 3.0 with 272 Hp and the all new 3.0 biturbo that produces 306 Hp. Also, there’s a 231 Hp 3.0 diesel, while for the first time, the 3 Coupe will be offered with a 4wd system. More info coming soon.

    BMW 335i: 306 Hp 3.0 biturbo engine:
    Developing maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp and peak torque of 400 Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft, this 3.0-litre power unit is the new top-end engine within BMW’s wide range of six-cylinders.
    Compared with the proven 3.0-litre normal aspiration engine, biturbo technology increases overall output by approximately 15 and peak torque by an even more impressive 30 per cent.
    The result is clear: maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp and peak torque of 400 Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft. which, on the road, means outstanding thrust and driving power all the way up from low engine speeds.

    By contrast, the combination of turbocharger technology with high-precision gasoline injection is a particularly efficient way to meet even greater demands in terms of output and torque. And for compa­rison, the new straight-six biturbo weighs about 70 kilos or 158 lb less than an approximately equally powerful eight-cylinder normal-aspiration engine displacing 4.0 litres. A further essential point is that the power unit equipped with high-precision fuel injection offers about 10 per cent lower fuel consumption than an equally powerful turbocharged engine with manifold injection.
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    I think I'm going to be sick.

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    And the last pic...

    My opinion: it looks ok, not brilliant, but not too bad either
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    Without the watermarks..
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    looks ok. wonder what the m3 version is like

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    Looks ok, design-wise. The problem is that it doesn't actually look like a BMW from the rear.
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    It looks alright. I thought it would look bad, but I actually like it. The front retains the look but the rear I don't like. I definately see the new 7 series influence there but I think it could be a bit more aggressive. It's not horrible but it's a bit too boring.

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    I yawned.

    the previous one at least had detailed beauty, this one is both boring AND ugly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBrake4Rainbows
    I yawned.

    the previous one at least had detailed beauty, this one is both boring AND ugly.
    Exactly.

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    New BMWs are boring and have lost their edge, I'm no longer excited by their cars. The new M3 may turn that around, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
    i was waiting on a moment, but the moment never came. all the billion other moments, were just slipping all away. i must have been tripping, we're just slipping all away. just ego tripping.

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    It doesn't look as good as the old one.

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    I think I'll stick with my 330Ci.
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    I think I'm going to be sick.
    Actually, I was sick when I saw your display picture of an Audi and a VW in your driveway.

    Personally, I like the new BMW design (I love the old BMW design/designs as well). The new BMW 3-series looks great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by john14
    Actually, I was sick when I saw your display picture of an Audi and a VW in your driveway.

    Personally, I like the new BMW design (I love the old BMW design/designs as well). The new BMW 3-series looks great.
    Hey c'mon dude, comment on the car, not the members.

    I'm really gonna miss the good ol' 3-series, but I think I'll just permanently forget about BMW.
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    Hey c'mon dude, comment on the car, not the members.

    I'm really gonna miss the good ol' 3-series, but I think I'll just permanently forget about BMW.
    I was only kidding/joking. I would hope the vast majority of people have a sense of humour.

    Hey c'mon dude, comment on the car, not the members.
    I did not even make a rude or derogatory comment in relation to or towards 6'bore. I only made a joke about the cars in his display picture because I do not like Audi or VW cars.
    Last edited by john14; 04-19-2006 at 04:32 AM.
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