BMW pushes for performance with North American-only model

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BMW is launching a higher performance version of the 2011 335i Coupe and Convertible, dubbed the 335is, in Canada and the U.S. only. Huh? Usually the Europeans get all the fun stuff, so what’s up?


Apparently North Americans buy a much higher percentage of hi-performance 3 Series (335i and M3) than Europeans, and since many here have their cars modified, a factory tuner version of the 335i was a viable consideration.


The current BMW 3 Series, which was launched as a 2006 model, sees a refresh for 2011, getting a new hood and fascia, recontoured grill, headlights with LED “corona rings” and eyebrows, reshaped side sills and LED taillights. You’ll know the hotter 335is model by its black kidney grills, aggressive M Sport fascia, side skirts, high-gloss black mirrors and 5-spoke ferric grey 18” alloys.


Although you’ll probably hear it coming first. The sport exhaust system broadcasts a deliciously fruity burble that escalates to a feral wail as the tach needle swings to the 7000 rpm redline.


http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/live/article/466747--bmw-pushes-for-performance-with-north-american-only-model