| After making their redesigned debut for 2007, the | | | | of recent technical developments. Relatively small |
| current-generation coupes were "redesignated" for | | | | turbochargers minimize the dreaded "turbo lag," since |
| 2009, topped by the new 335i xDrive coupe with | | | | they build up pressure much faster than does a |
| all-wheel drive and a 300-horsepower, | | | | single, larger unit. BMW also offers a 328i coupe with |
| twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. This is | | | | a 230-hp, naturally aspirated 3.0-liter six-cylinder that |
| BMW's first twin-turbo inline six. In fact, turbocharging | | | | uses magnesium-aluminum construction. Transmission |
| has not been used on BMWs since the 1980s, when | | | | choices for both include a standard six-speed manual |
| it appeared on a handful of models. | | | | gearbox, or an available six-speed Steptronic |
| Engineers decided to revive turbocharging, because | | | | automatic. |