Is a BMW 335i a sports car?
Overall, the BMW 335i M Sport is a car that does everything very well. It’s quick, good to handle, comfortable, and practical. Of course, that is reflected in the premium BMW understandably demands from you.
What is included in the BMW M Sport package?
The package is available on many BMW models and usually includes features such as larger wheels with performance tires, unique exterior trim, an M steering wheel or M sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, an aerodynamic kit, and sport seats.
What is Dinan stage1?
The Dinan Stage 1 Performance engine software is designed for the N55 engine to yield maximum power (for a variety of different octanes), improve drivability, and remove the factory speed governor for unadulterated entertainment.
What does Dinan mean on BMW?
Dinan-modified vehicles retain factory warranty coverage and qualify for BMW’s Certified Pre-Owned program. 180 locations in the United States sell Dinan parts or cars, including 150 BMW dealerships.
Is a stock 335i fast?
It moved, but the 335i is definitely an entire level beyond it. I consider it a very fast car – even stock. It’s not exactly in the 12’s, but the engine has so much well balanced torque that you are never in a dead spot, and the car just pulls deliciously at highway speeds.
How long did it take Dinan to make the 335i?
The car you see here was no doubt envisioned by a legion of Internet dreamers-breathlessly commenting, “Crank up the boost!”-mere seconds after BMW debuted the twin-turbo 335i for 2007. But it took five Dinan employees hacking away at BMW’s software for a year and a half to finally make it happen.
How fast does a 335i go through the quarter mile?
At 4.4 seconds to 60 mph and 13.0 through the quarter-mile, the S3 335i is about a half-second quicker than a stock 335i in both regards and nearly matches the last manual M3 we tested .
How much does a 335i horsepower and torque cost?
And it’s easy to see why: For $2199, a simple download at one of Dinan’s 129 U.S. dealers immediately endows a 335i with as much as 384 horsepower and 421 pound-feet of torque (versus 300 and 300, respectively).
Is Dinan’s chassis tune Closer to the BMW ideal?
Plus, the S3 335i meets 50-state emissions regs, and Dinan matches BMW’s four-year/50,000-mile warranty. In fact, we couldn’t help but think that Dinan’s chassis tune is probably closer to the BMW ideal.