Is a 2011 BMW 335i Xdrive a good car?

Still a Great Drive The 335i always has been and remains fantastic to drive. We experienced a 2011 model with the Sport package on road and racetrack, where it showed strong brakes and excellent body control and chassis balance. We also found the turbo six to be even more eager than the outgoing unit.

Does the 2011 BMW 335i have twin turbo?

For 2011, BMW 335i features a single turbo instead of a twin turbo, and a new performance tuned twin-turbo model called the 335is has been added. The 2011 BMW 335is is available with BMW’s dual-clutch automated manual transmission (DCT), which was previously only offered on the M3.

What engine comes in a 2011 BMW 335i?

It’s one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb handling. For 2011, BMW dropped the N54 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and replaced it with the N55 single-turbo 3.0-liter.

Is a 2011 335i N55?

2011 BMW 335i (E Chassis, N55 PWG Engine) Model year 2011 335i’s moved on from the twin turbo N54 engine to the single turbo N55. The N55 moved from piezo injectors to solenoid style injectors.

Is the N55 engine reliable?

N55 Reliability Despite the many misconceptions that BMW’s as a whole are unreliable, the BMW N55 is actually a fairly reliable engine. The four most common problems with the N55 are, in no specific order, the valve cover and gasket, water pump, oil filter housing gasket, and VANOS solenoids.

What year BMW 335i has the N55?

Model year 2011 335i’s moved on from the twin turbo N54 engine to the single turbo N55.

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What kind of car is the 2011 BMW 335i?

Remember, this is Car and Driver you’re reading. You know exactly what the BMW 335i sedan is. It’s one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb handling. For 2011, BMW dropped the N54 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and replaced it with the N55 single-turbo 3.0-liter.

Is the BMW 335is a good sports car?

Understeer-free skidpad grip is near the top for 3-series cars, too, at 0.93 g. Let’s just say it simply: This is a great car. The 335is can effortlessly lead a double life as sports coupe or highway cruiser. That versatility is the primary reason we are so enamored of the 3-series.

What kind of brakes does a BMW 335i have?

Optional on the 335is is the seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic that BMW typically reserves for the M3 and other high-performance cars; lesser 3 Series cars have a conventional six-speed automatic. The 335is gets the same brakes as the 335i: large, 13.7-inch front and 13.2-inch rear discs, with standard antilock braking.

What are the safety features of a BMW 335?

The 335is’ standard safety features include dual front, side-impact and side curtain airbags. Like other 3 Series convertibles, the droptop 335is lacks curtain airbags, but its seat-mounted side airbags extend higher for head protection. It also has dual knee airbags in front. Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are also standard.