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      05-06-2005, 11:41 PM   #9
spikes111
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Drives: M4
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

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Found this information on upcoming 325xi and 330xi AWD (from commander_crash at bfest)

Handling ride & braking:
xDrive all-wheel drive system, electronically controlled with variable front/rear torque split and traction control (will impact performance and fuel economy a little bit due to weight and mechanism)
Front suspension and subframe is stell, instead of 325i's aluminum. Also, an aluminum thrust plate for added strength.

Exterior

High-intensity headlight cleaning system with retracting jets is standard on xi models

Options:
Sports package: adds 130-mph top-speed limiter. Deletes sport suspension calibration (all xi models have their own calibration), 17x8.0 alloy wheels, star spoke design with 225/45R-17 H-rated all season tires.

Other:
active steering not offered, can add 17x8.0 front/17x8.5 rear performance tires along with the sports package and raise the limiter to 149mph.

330xi Details are nearly the same. Tires are the same as the 325xi unless optional tires added.

Specs:
Weight distribution (manual trans):
325xi @ 52.6/47.4 (compare 325i @ 50.3/49.3)
330xi @ 52.6/47.4 (compare 330i @ 50.6/49.4

Curb Weight:
325xi @ 3560 (compare 325i @ 3285)
330xi @ 3627 (compare 330i @ 3417)


The seating line up has changed across the entire 3-series line.
Regular: 6-way manual seats
ZPP: 8-way power seats + lumbar
ZSP: 10-way manual seats with power back-bolsters ala M3
ZPP+ZSP: 10-way power seats + lumbar with power back-bolsters ala M3
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