CAR MODIFICATIONS

Rumors of an all-new car coming presently haven't obstructed BMW from cooking up some updates for the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, which module hit dealers later this spring.

The first visit of business in updating the digit models was to address the drivetrain. While the 328i Coupe and Convertible both keep their naturally-aspirated 3.0-liter inline-six, good for 230 hp and 200 lb-ft, the 335i Coupe and Convertible both upgrade to BMW's stylish turbocharged six, good for 300 hp and 300 lb-ft.

With the newborn engine onboard, both the 335i Coupe and Convertible module jet to 60 indication in substantially under sextet seconds. For the Coupe, 60 indication comes in meet 5.3 dry with the six-speed drill transmission and 5.5 dry with the optional six-speed automatic. The convertible isn't far behind, touch 60 indication in 5.5 dry with the drill and 5.7 dry with the automatic. Equip the Coupe with BMW's ground-hugging xDrive AWD grouping and you crapper drop your 0 to 60 time modify further, doing it in 5.2 dry with the drill and 5.3 dry with the auto, according to BMW. Enthusiasts who live in congested cities module also be happy to see that BMW has revised the automatic's shift paddles to pull-types only -- left for down, right for up -- rather than the push/pull types found on underway models.

Moving around the car, one strength attending a newborn ordered of rearview mirrors and a lengthened character distinction in the entranceway sills that gives the rocker panels a bit more pop. Moving to the rear, another character distinction has cropped up meet above the twin tail pipes -- gift the rear bumper a bit more pizzazz. solon noticeable, though, are the updated LED taillights with twin L-shaped accents.

Though the updated BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible module go on sale this Spring, pricing and render economy figures haven't been announced as of yet. The former is expected to fall in the range of the underway car's pricing, which starts at $37,075 for the 328i Coupe, $42,535 for the 335i Coupe, $45,875 for the 328i Convertible and $52,075 for the 335i Convertible. The latter is expected to be a small transformation in render economy for the newborn single-turbo engine over the underway twin-turbo engine's 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.