bimbeano
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The only turbocharged engine i really like !
A couple of years ago i had A GO in a 335i with performance pack and was amazed by the lack of turbolag and the feel of almost driving a naturally aspirated engine.
Last week i had a quick go in this beautiful M235i (with performance exhaust) .. the sound was more than sufficient and the pace was ace !
The 235 was also much better balanced than my 120d which is equipped with the so-called M-suspension, which is IMO just a lowered and a bit stiffer setup than a regular 1-series.
What was there not to like? I had the feeling the engine lost urge above 4500-5000 rpm, but that's just because of the peak-torque being delivered from 1500 to 4500 rpm ... but revving it to 6500 was really necessary to be fast enough 
I just wonder how the new M2 will do ... hmmmm ;-)
Bim
The only turbocharged engine i really like !
A couple of years ago i had A GO in a 335i with performance pack and was amazed by the lack of turbolag and the feel of almost driving a naturally aspirated engine. Last week i had a quick go in this beautiful M235i (with performance exhaust) .. the sound...
Tried it also
but went for the 1m in the end. Just felt a bit more special as a real M. But a very nice car indeed! Dirk
Yup ..
The 1M is in a different league ... is pretty expensive now but will keep good value i guess ... the M2 is on my list now ;-)
I have 435Xi Cabriolet
in the garage. I think the turbo lag is absolutely too much and I do not really like the engine. Earlier I had 135i Cabriolet with the same engine. Yesterday I had a drove with Ferrari California T. There's no turbo lag and 560 HP and 755 NM torque are im...
California
When writing my post i was thinking of the Ferrari's new turbo engines ... i can imagine them being from another planet when you compare it to the BMW ... I'd be very happy with the new M2 ... but in 3 weeks the new Renault Alpine will be unveiled .... hm...
Yup .. 16th of Feb i think :-)
That is the car that's really on my wishlist ... up till now very few stats are known ... . 1.8 litre turbo with double-clutch gearbox. 250 hp and 300 hp model ... that's about it ... . Before i decide to order one ... 1. Looks must be ok 2. Driving must ...
Congratulation for the Alpine
i do not know that car because French cars are very unkown in our part of Europe. Yes, the engine of Ferrari was quite something. It will be interesting to compare it with my 911 GTS. Porsche is more a car for every day milk shopping trips. With Ferrari I...
Depending where i buy my Champagne i take ...
.. the 205 to the shop just around the corner. ... the Clio when the roads are twisty ... .... the Beemer when i decide to buy at the local Champagne houses ... a 300 km drive one way . Bim
My champagne purchases are pretty theoretical because
1. I do not drink 2. I have quite a massive storage with Berry Brothers & Rudd in London. So mostly the milk car will be used. Best, Kari
If you like milk,
try to add half glass 80% Stroh. This baby drink, after a couple of those, make you feel rich, handsome and powerful! Best, Kari
Years ago i tried it ...
And by years ago i mean like 35 years ago ;-) .. guess how old i am hint: it didn't go well afterwards Bim
The front trunk is big enough
for all the milk we drink in a day plus some food. So it's perfect for the job. Best, Kari