The heart of the 335i Coupe: a 306-horsepower, direct-injection, 3-liter inline-six twin-turbo. Tucked beneath, almost hidden by the undulating exhaust pipe, are compact turbochargers. By using two small turbos instead of one large one, BMW pursued quicker response.

Practical and Fast

The "BMW 335i Coupe" is a rare breed of "fast car." When accelerating fully, it reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in a mere 5.7 seconds.
Despite being a two-door coupe, it comfortably seats four adults. Moreover, by folding down the rear seats to create a pass-through to the trunk, it offers enough practicality to fit a road bike with its front wheel removed, all while boasting the swiftness of a Porsche Cayman S.

However, the speed I'm referring to here isn't just about being a fast mode of transport. If you want speed, there are plenty of faster cars available.
What moves people about the 335i Coupe is the responsiveness the driver feels. It's the speed at which the car delivers its output in response to the driver's input.

The newly designed inline six-cylinder, 3-liter engine is equipped with two compact turbochargers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Yet, there's no explosive surge like a two-stage rocket, typical of turbos, nor is there the sound of wind from the turbines. You wouldn't know it's a turbocharged engine if you weren't told.
The twin turbos are used primarily to enhance the engine's torque rather than its top-end power. The result is a feeling of substantial substance.

The body shell is 10 kg lighter than the sedan's, and the front and side panels are made of lightweight synthetic resin. This maintains BMW's ideal 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution, aiming for agile handling.

Communication Speed Between Driver and Car: "High-Speed, High-Capacity"

The new six-speed automatic transmission (6AT) also plays a significant role in bringing out the engine's appeal. While its shifting is refined, it offers a direct feel comparable to a manual gearbox. The impression that power isn't wasted is not just an impression; the fuel economy is also excellent for a high-performance car with 306 horsepower.

The chassis complements this responsive powertrain. Particularly noteworthy is the active steering with electric assistance.

Even on winding roads, this ultra-quick steering, requiring only minimal hand movements, has been thoroughly refined from its previously somewhat unnatural feel. A rear-wheel-drive car weighing over 1.6 tons changes direction with the lightness of a lightweight sports car.

It is a fast car. More precisely, it's a car with rapid reactions. The communication speed between driver and car is truly high-speed and high-capacity.
Therefore, you can savor its true essence without even driving at high speeds. Toyota's "Ractis," a wagon based on the "Vitz" that can carry a lot of luggage and is reasonably fast, advertises "high-speed, high-capacity," but isn't that a completely different meaning!?