Following the quick sell of the M3 Frozen Black Edition comes a new special edition that will be used to bring the M3 production to a climatic close. The new BMW 335i->ke290 Performance Edition (standard pictured) will feature a boost in power and some distinguishing characteristics.

Details on the new model are still scarce at this point, but during the July BMWNA Sales Roundtable Broadcast, BMW->ke178 announced that the 335i Performance will get an additional 20 HP and another 32 lb-ft of torque to add to the standard model's 300 HP and 300 lbs-ft. With this increase, the sprint from 0-60 mph can be made 0.2 seconds faster. Not a huge difference, but apparently enough to make a special edition out of it. Folks using the Beamer as a daily driver need not be impressed.

In addition to the mild power increase, the new model will also be equipped with black kidney grilles (stock ones in the trunk) and a "Performance Edition" badge. Potential customers will need to know that the new package can only be combined with the 335i models carrying the Sport/M-Sport package (must have increased top speed code 840).

Other than that, there's nothing else to write home about at this time. The new BMW 335i Performance Edition will be available on August production 335i sedans with an additional $550 price tag. More details should be revealed closer to the production date.

2011 BMW 335i Performance Edition

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  • Model: 2011 BMW 335i Performance Edition
  • Horsepower: 320
  • Torque: 332
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