Could BMW's New 3'er Armed With A Four-Banger Be As REVOLUTIONARY As The 335's Motor?

Now, if you've been following the all-new BMW 3-Series you would know by now that BMW plans to offer it with a new motor. To be more specific, a four-cylinder.

Aside from the new Z4, which also uses the same engine, this is the first time BMW has offered a four-cylinder powerplant to the U-S-of-A since the 318Ti.

According to 001, who has been relaying notes to me, the four-banger engine is simply outstanding. He furthers on by saying that combined with the eight-speed transmissin, Eco mode and start/stop technology, the vehicle gets "virtually identical mileage to the 335d."

Considering 001 owns a "d," that's a bold claim.

With that said, could the all-new motor have the same impact as the 335s when it first debuted?


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2012 BMW 3-Series Launch Barcelona

freeagent - 11/30/2011 11:49:34 PM

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and what was the impact of the 335d? My recollection is it has disappointing sales and has so much torque BMS couldnt source a manual. BMW should have brought over the 320d

truckman - 12/1/2011 2:21:10 AM

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Impressive economy, is it a direct injection?

Bmw8ter - 12/1/2011 6:55:05 AM

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The only thing revolutionary about the N54 was the door that it went into and then out of because of all of the issues.

Brembo - 12/1/2011 8:29:52 AM

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Why is the I4 turbo revolutionary when it only improved mpg by 1? BMW should be honest and says that it's for weight reduction which result increase fuel efficiency.

skytop - 12/1/2011 9:07:49 AM

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My lawnmower has two cylinders. So it is half as good as BMW.

CarCrazedinCali - 12/1/2011 4:51:40 PM

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I am impressed with the power of the 4 cylinder but not suprisingly it is well executed. Not quite as impressive as throw you back in your seats 335 like I have, but still a very worthy motor for those not looking for as much punch as the turbo six pot.

JB007 - 12/1/2011 5:31:03 PM

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Americans, you gotta love 'em!!

AgentOrange - 12/1/2011 6:40:02 PM

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Isn't this the same 4 banger that's already in the X1?

BimmersNme - 12/1/2011 6:41:41 PM

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This car will be a huge seller! (competition must be nervous by now). Can't wait to put my hands on one!

TCLA - 12/5/2011 2:10:57 PM

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Not really news. Since the 2012 528i in the U.S. already had this same engine, it was only obvious that the 328i would get this engine as well.