[Weaselboy]

Originally Posted by Ti335

There is no question that the N54 is a much better engine than the N55. Anyone who has driven both will attest to that. I'm still scratching my head wondering why BMW decided to "upgrade". The N55 doesn't even feel like a turbo engine. It feels more like a normally aspirated six....except it's less smooth and has a lower redline and crappier exhaust note.

I have owned both and have no idea what you are talking about. Behind the wheel there is no difference at all, and test results show that.

[doublevanosrc]

BMW needs to make 135i/335i twin turbo again, 0-60 in 5.3 is a step backwards not an improvement.

[cstavaru]

Originally Posted by centauri

I think they are making room for a new engine. Seriously.
Something between 335 and M3. (Like E90 335is or a 340i)

It's already known about the ActiveHybrid version of the F30, with 340hp.

[bmrm396]

Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

BMW needs to make 135i/335i twin turbo again, 0-60 in 5.3 is a step backwards not an improvement.

thank u

[Bunkei]

I think we've been spoiled with the underrated N54 in terms of numbers. I'm pretty sure the N55 in the 2012 335i's make the advertised horsepower, but clearly not any more than that. It is also interesting to note that the fastest 335i ever tested by C & D was the '07 automatic.

I'm convinced that the 335 was aptly named in 2006, as that's about how much horsepower it was putting out.