Whack the 3.0-litre twin-turbo powerplant under the serious-looking snout and the exec-express sedan is an A-grade Q-car.
With 225kW and 400Nm on offer there's fun to be had, but while it can outpace the rest of the field here there's a piper to be paid. The engine is lagless and muscular, with a feral howl and torque to satisfy most demands.
BMW has a habit of optioning up the test cars and this sedan is no exception - a $2750 electric sunroof, metallic paint for $1600 and the $4500 M-Pack which brings sports wheels, sports suspension and a host of M-stamped bits and pieces.
It was the M suspension which brought the 335i back to the field everywhere but the racetrack. There is a reason why BMW's lauded M Division does not pair run-flat tyres with its M suspension. On the 335i the combination manifested with skittish behaviour over mid-corner bumps that failed to fluster most others and a ride quality away from the track that was difficult to excuse.
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BMW 335I 2007:
| Engine Type | Turbo 6, 3.0L |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
| Fuel Efficiency | 9.6L/100km (combined) |
| Seating | 5 |
| Price From | $13,970 - $18,370 |
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* |
|---|---|---|
| 335i Base | 3.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC | $13,970 - $18,370 |
| 335i Luminance | 3.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC | $14,960 - $19,690 |
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