General
R26; 2007 Coupe models are all-new with more elegance, power and performance than their predecessors
R26; Models - 328i, 328xi, 335i
R26; All models powered by BMW's turbine-smooth, high-performing inline 6-cylinder engines
R26; 328i and 328xi: 3-liter
R26; 335i: 3-liter, twin-turbo
R26; The new 3 Series Coupe will launch in September 2006 with the 328i and 335i
R26; The 328xi with xDrive all-wheel drive will launch in October 2006
R26; Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (Base Price including $695 destination and handling charge charge):
328i Coupe - $35,995
328xi Coupe - $37,795
335i Coupe - $41,295
Performance & efficiency
R26; 328i/328xi are powered by a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with cast magnesium/aluminum construction. 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque (+46 hp and +25 lb-ft improvement over 2006 325Ci)
R26; 335i is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder with aluminum construction, direct fuel injection with piezo injectors and dual vane twin turbo technology. 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque (+75 hp and +86 lb-ft improvement over 2006 330Ci)
R26; Availability of xDrive all-wheel drive on a 3 Series Coupe for the first time
R26; 6-speed manual transmision is standard equipment
R26; 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmision with Normal, Sport and Manual shift modes is optional
R26; When equipped with optional STEPTRONIC automatic transmision and Sport Package, 335i can be equipped with optional steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters