The world of BMW Coupes: combining traditional and new values

The assignment to develop a coupe has always been a particularly demanding but interesting challenge for the automotive engineer and designer. After all, the driver opting for coupe is a truly discerning driver looking for the ultimate driving experience. With this in mind, BMW has succeeded time and again over the years in meeting the great demands made by the coupe driver while, at the same time, consistently resetting the standard in this segment.

As a modern interpretation of that tradition, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe is unquestionably a very special car.


Performance with a conscience

BMW strives to produce its motor vehicles and other products with the utmost attention to environmental compatibility and protection. Integrated into the design and development of BMW automobiles are such criteria as resource efficiency and emission control in production; environmentally responsible selection of materials; recyclability during production and within the vehicle; elimination of CFCs and hazardous materials in production; and continuing research into environmentally friendly automotive power sources. Tangible results of these efforts include the recycling of bumper cladding into other vehicle components; water-based paint color coats and powder clear coats; near-future availability of hydrogen-powered models; and various design and engineering elements that help make BMWs easier to dismantle at the end of their service life.



2007 BMW 3 Series Coupes
Product Highlights


General
- 2007 Coupe models are all-new with more elegance, power and performance than their predecessors
- Models - 328i, 328xi, 335i
- All models powered by BMW's turbine-smooth, high-performing inline 6-cylinder engines
- 328i and 328xi: 3-liter
- 335i: 3-liter, twin-turbo
- The new 3 Series Coupe will launch in September 2006 with the 328i and 335i
- The 328xi with xDrive all-wheel drive will launch in October 2006
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Availability of xDrive all-wheel drive on a 3 Series Coupe for the first time
- 6-speed manual transmission is standard equipment
- 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Normal, Sport and Manual shift modes is optional
- When equipped with optional STEPTRONIC automatic transmission and Sport Package, 335i can be equipped with optional steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

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