BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Special Price Until End of 2011

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BMW Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models Special Price Until End of 2011

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The BMW Performance Power Kits Provide More Exhilarating Performance and Excitement for The Ultimate Driving Machine

19.09.2011

New Power Kits for 135i and 335i Models

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 19, 2011….Now, more invigorating horsepower and torque, is available with two new power kits bring crisp stimulating performance to the Ultimate Driving Machine. BMW 135i and 335i Models can now be retrofitted at BMW centers or via the Port Installation Program to an unprecedented level of performance. These new Power Kits ensure that new car buyers and current owners are in for that extra thrill beyond the outstanding performance that can already be realized with these exciting vehicles.

Version 1 Power Kit: [Review and More Details HERE] Performance-Optimized Engine Software. This version of the Power Kit was first introduced on the 335i BMW Performance Edition model (announced in July, 2011). Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles. Also available for X6 vehicles produced up to 04/2010.

Version 2 Power Kit: Same engine performance software as Version 1, plus an Auxiliary Water Cooler and an Enhanced Radiator Fan to reduce the higher thermal stresses on the engine during extreme driving. Available for all Model Year 135i and 335i vehicles.

To coincide with this exciting announcement of two new Power Kit versions, BMW is offering a special introductory price on all Power Kits from now until the end of 2011!

• Special pricing for the Version 1 Power Kit is $599 MSRP* (including Power Kits for X6 Models).
• Special pricing for the Version 2 Power Kit is $1,199 MSRP* (this price does not include the additional air ducts or other components that may be needed to install the Version 2 Power Kit).

*Not including installation. Contact your local BMW center for final pricing.


Power Kit Highlights:

Horsepower is increased to 320hp (20hp increase).

Torque is increased to 332 lb-ft (when equipped with an automatic transmission) and 317 lb-ft (when equipped with a manual or DCT transmission).

Faster acceleration:

• 0.2 seconds faster than the standard 335i model from 0 mph to 60 mph.
• 0.5 seconds faster than the standard 335i model from 50 mph to 75 mph.

“Exhaust burble” sound during engine overrun conditions (new feature).

Specially developed in-house by BMW engineers to work with 135i and 335i vehicles.

• Vehicles retain the original emission certification.
• Vehicles maintain the original fuel efficiency ratings.
• The vehicle’s original BMW Limited Warranty is not affected.

Note: Power Kits should only be installed on 135i and 335i vehicles equipped with option code S840 (increased top speed limiter – which includes an additional oil cooler).

BMW Power Kits are the only form of “tuning kits” approved and covered under BMW of North America’s limited warranty. Power Kits are designed and tested by BMW engineers to provide the highest power increase without sacrificing reliability.

Part #'s below:

[adrian1480]

Seems pretty cool for those who want performance without the warranty worries.

Of course for those not worried about warranties, there are much more potent options for similar or less money.

[MPBK]

Although the picture shows the sticker, there's no mention of the new black kidney grill. Seems like it got deleted from the original press release...

Now all we need to wait for is for this item to show up in the dealership system.
They still have no idea what I'm talking about when I inquire.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by MPBK

Although the picture shows the sticker, there's no mention of the new black kidney grill. Seems like it got deleted from the original press release...

Now all we need to wait for is for this item to show up in the dealership system.
They still have no idea what I'm talking about when I inquire.

Black grilles only come with new cars from the factory ordered with it, as "Performance Edition" models.

This release is about the retrofit kits.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by MPBK

Although the picture shows the sticker, there's no mention of the new black kidney grill. Seems like it got deleted from the original press release...

Now all we need to wait for is for this item to show up in the dealership system.
They still have no idea what I'm talking about when I inquire.

Part #'s below:

[gavolant]

Can someone explain the "exhaust burbble" does this kit make the exhaust burbble/crack more?

Also, anything about the power kit coming with a badge??

[doppler]

Originally Posted by gavolant

Can someone explain the "exhaust burbble" does this kit make the exhaust burbble/crack more?

Also, anything about the power kit coming with a badge??

I think the badge is just a sticker in your engine bay.

My turn: I don't have the Sport Package. Does anyone know if I'm out of luck?

[Jason]

Originally Posted by gavolant

Also, anything about the power kit coming with a badge??

Should come with the badge seen in the photo in the first post.

[jsublime]

Originally Posted by MPBK

Now all we need to wait for is for this item to show up in the dealership system.
They still have no idea what I'm talking about when I inquire.

This! I just called my dealer and they said stage1 is only for 335, if I want stage 2 it's 2400 + labor & tax = $3,000.

Guess I'll try another dealer later in the week.

[Diver]

599 plus 2 hours labor comes out to about $850, not bad. Considering that it should be problem free and not need to be removed for service or emissions tests, I think it is a reasonable deal. .2 seconds on 0-60 would suggest more than a 20 horsepower increase.

[TX78666]

Originally Posted by Diver

.2 seconds on 0-60 would suggest more than a 20 horsepower increase.

Their stock numbers are conservative too. I'd like to see the dyno, before comparing this to 3rd party mods.

[MPBK]

Originally Posted by TX78666

Their stock numbers are conservative too. I'd like to see the dyno, before comparing this to 3rd party mods.

If you believe their numbers are conservative, then you should have no trouble believing their dyno chart.

From http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...3331&perf=true

[TX78666]

Not sure if serious.

[TX78666]

http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/09/12/dy...vs-n55-engine/

It turns out those rumors may have been right. The 2007 BMW 335i’s N54 twin-turbo six is rated by its manufacturer at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. And when we put the first 335i coupe on the rollers, it laid down a very impressive 275 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. In awful conditions, too: 92 degrees of humid, Fahrenheit heat.

The 335is put down 293 hp and 343 lb-ft, beating every previous N54 we've tested by a big margin. And if you look at the torque curve, the midrange overboost function BMW promised (rated at 369 lb-ft) is definitely alive and well.

[singular]

Can someone provide a link to a BMW website (bmw.com, shopbmwusa.com, etc.) that confirms the special pricing for these tunes?

All I see is bimmerpost and other non-BMW websites talking about it. Hard to negotiate with dealers without an official website that you can point to.

[TX78666]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...better-results

Finally, they found one case where the 335i peaked at almost 300hp at the wheels, which puts actual output at close to 375hp. It looks like BMW engineers have seriously underrated this engine.

[Govenator]

Originally Posted by singular

Can someone provide a link to a BMW website (bmw.com, shopbmwusa.com, etc.) that confirms the special pricing for these tunes?

All I see is bimmerpost and other non-BMW websites talking about it. Hard to negotiate with dealers without an official website that you can point to.

Here's the official press release from BMW:
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=800

[MPBK]

Originally Posted by TX78666

Not sure if serious.

Not sure if I understand your reaction.

[MPBK]

Originally Posted by singular

Can someone provide a link to a BMW website (bmw.com, shopbmwusa.com, etc.) that confirms the special pricing for these tunes?

All I see is bimmerpost and other non-BMW websites talking about it. Hard to negotiate with dealers without an official website that you can point to.

There's no negotiation (not on price).
They won't negotiate anything until they have the item in their system.
By then they should have a price.

[TX78666]

Originally Posted by MPBK

Not sure if I understand your reaction.

I can't even decipher their dyno chart, and a section of it is missing. It looks like it came from marketing. Hence, the independent dyno results I posted, which confirm that their stock numbers are conservative. Many other independent dyno tests have shown the same.

So, I would like to see independent dyno tests for this mod.

[TX78666]

Originally Posted by MPBK

There's no negotiation (not on price).
They won't negotiate anything until they have the item in their system.
By then they should have a price.

Ummm.

Originally Posted by blschaefer1

I'm getting mine installed on Wed. of this week. I will report back how it goes. Dealer worked with me on the price, $685.00 installed plus tax, maybe less if the software update only takes an hour.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=587468&page=2

[singular]

Originally Posted by Govenator

Here's the official press release from BMW:
http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=800

This is what I was looking for, thanks!