335i Top Speed

Taittinger · 09-15-2006, 11:35 AM

I have read both that it is limited to 150mph and 155mph. Not that it really matters all that much here in the states but just to satisfy my curiosity, which is it?

thanks

18LLC · 09-15-2006, 11:48 AM

have you ever drive any car to top speed?

150 or 155 makes no difference to me...

MrSilver · 09-15-2006, 11:52 AM

I don't know if there has been an independent test for top speed.

I wouldn't trust BMWs numbers.

cntlaw · 09-15-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSilver

I don't know if there has been an independent test for top speed.

I wouldn't trust BMWs numbers.

hv you raced with the clk55 , i wanna know how close are they.

DFW_M · 09-15-2006, 12:08 PM

The guy was just curious...
I think it is 250 km/h = 155 mph

MrSilver · 09-15-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cntlaw

hv you raced with the clk55 , i wanna know how close are they.

I'm still breaking-in the car.

remmib · 09-15-2006, 12:16 PM

In Europe it's 155, don't know about US.

cntlaw · 09-15-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSilver

I'm still in the breaking-in the car.

pls keep us posted. really love to hear the owner kill stories . tks

kuthair · 09-15-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

have you ever drive any car to top speed?

150 or 155 makes no difference to me...

Yes, to it's stock top speed and past it, in my A4 1.8T (APR qmsx).

thekewl1 · 09-15-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

have you ever drive any car to top speed?

150 or 155 makes no difference to me...

i think the e90 with ZSP has a top speed of 155mph. i was able to do 150mph during my ED, but ran out of road to hit 155mph. its electronically goverened anyway right? so e92 will probably be around the same top speed.

human · 09-15-2006, 02:16 PM

Mr. Silver, can you tell me the highest speed that the 335 can achieve in each gear?

The reason for my question is that during my test drive last week, I put the car in manual mode, and it seemed like the car was revving much lower in 3rd gear that it does on my 330i. One feature that would make a manual tranny much more drivable is taller 1st and 2nd gears... so, if you have any insights, it would be much appreciated. (Given that you're breaking the car in, I realize that you may not have first-hand information on this, but perhaps you happen to know the answer, being a 335 owner?).

For example, I believe the 330 goes 37mph in 1st, 64mph in 2nd and 96mph in 3rd.

Congratulations on an awesome car.

18LLC · 09-15-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thekewl1

i think the e90 with ZSP has a top speed of 155mph. i was able to do 150mph during my ED, but ran out of road to hit 155mph. its electronically goverened anyway right? so e92 will probably be around the same top speed.

you guys are crazy!!! 150 mph, you will get kill if just make a very little mistake.

MrSilver · 09-15-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by human

Mr. Silver, can you tell me the highest speed that the 335 can achieve in each gear?

The reason for my question is that during my test drive last week, I put the car in manual mode, and it seemed like the car was revving much lower in 3rd gear that it does on my 330i. One feature that would make a manual tranny much more drivable is taller 1st and 2nd gears... so, if you have any insights, it would be much appreciated. (Given that you're breaking the car in, I realize that you may not have first-hand information on this, but perhaps you happen to know the answer, being a 335 owner?).

For example, I believe the 330 goes 37mph in 1st, 64mph in 2nd and 96mph in 3rd.

Congratulations on an awesome car.

I won't take it up past 5K RPMs for another 600 miles.

Bimmerista · 09-15-2006, 02:25 PM

With the exception of Porsche, all German car manufacturers limit their speed to 250 Km/h.

Thise limit does not apply to specialty tuner shops or niche performance cars, since it is a voluntary agreement among the main German manufacturers.

Zirenz2006 · 09-15-2006, 02:27 PM

Mr. Silver, have you taken any nightime pics yet? Inetrior and Exterior?

DrRT · 09-15-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

In Europe it's 155, don't know about US.

In the USA the top speed is 120 mph, because that is the speed you will be at when the damn cops pull you over and throw you in jail.

Jaws · 09-15-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

you guys are crazy!!! 150 mph, you will get kill if just make a very little mistake.

Not true. The problem lies with the unexpected such as animals, other vehicles coming out of nowhere, etc.

MIKEYMIKE · 09-15-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

Not true. The problem lies with the unexpected such as animals, other vehicles coming out of nowhere, etc.

I dont know about you...but if I'm doing 150 mph and god forbid I blow out a tire I will most likely die.

MrSilver · 09-15-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Mr. Silver, have you taken any nightime pics yet? Inetrior and Exterior?

I've taken tons, and they all come out like crap.

None are worth posting.

thekewl1 · 09-15-2006, 03:23 PM

the roads in Europe are awsome. very well maintained and smooth espcially if you take a toll road. not like the crapy pot-holed strips of asphalt we call roads here in the states.

the attitudes of german drivers are much different because everyone there is expected to yield if they're going too slow in the fast lane, just high beam and you have a clear path. unlike here in the states where most mind sets are "I'm going the speed limit, stop tailgating me and go around", as you can see, it's the cutting in and out of traffic that causes accidents, but if everyone who is going slow would just move over....unfortunately, to get a drivers license at least here in CA, does not require you to get on the freeway. so no one is ever taught how to yeild on the freeways (you know, the old grandmas going like 50 in the fast lane when its wide open).

anyway, i only went that fast because there was a long ass stretch of straight road ahead of me (like 10 miles or so), if it was curvy, i would not have attempted that.

Fithian · 09-15-2006, 03:30 PM

If you order the sport package it is 155; without it it is 130. It is not too hard to do above 130 on the autobahn, but I wouldn't try it in the US. My 335i is ready to be ordered for Euro Deliv, but I have no intention of exceeding 120 mph, even though it will have the sport pack. it is even scary on a track at 140. BTDT.

ahnh77 · 09-15-2006, 03:53 PM

i drove along the i-5....california..in a vw 1.8t passat cruising at 149 ~ 155 mph...for a good 30 minutes or so...until the CHP finally caught up....(i was slowed down my some traffic)....gave me a ticket for "75+ mph"....nice cop....just told me..."don't even think about fighting this one"..and left....it's quite a rush...btw...there were almost no cars on the road....

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human Private First Class 19 Rep 190 Posts Drives: honda civic ex Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of westconsin iTrader: (0)	Mr. Silver, can you tell me the highest speed that the 335 can achieve in each gear? The reason for my question is that during my test drive last week, I put the car in manual mode, and it seemed like the car was revving much lower in 3rd gear that it does on my 330i. One feature that would make a manual tranny much more drivable is taller 1st and 2nd gears... so, if you have any insights, it would be much appreciated. (Given that you're breaking the car in, I realize that you may not have first-hand information on this, but perhaps you happen to know the answer, being a 335 owner?). For example, I believe the 330 goes 37mph in 1st, 64mph in 2nd and 96mph in 3rd. Congratulations on an awesome car.
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thekewl1 Lieutenant 12 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3)	the roads in Europe are awsome. very well maintained and smooth espcially if you take a toll road. not like the crapy pot-holed strips of asphalt we call roads here in the states. the attitudes of german drivers are much different because everyone there is expected to yield if they're going too slow in the fast lane, just high beam and you have a clear path. unlike here in the states where most mind sets are "I'm going the speed limit, stop tailgating me and go around", as you can see, it's the cutting in and out of traffic that causes accidents, but if everyone who is going slow would just move over....unfortunately, to get a drivers license at least here in CA, does not require you to get on the freeway. so no one is ever taught how to yeild on the freeways (you know, the old grandmas going like 50 in the fast lane when its wide open). anyway, i only went that fast because there was a long ass stretch of straight road ahead of me (like 10 miles or so), if it was curvy, i would not have attempted that. __________________ Delivered: 10/21/08 \| 09 e92 335i\|AW\|CR\|PP\|SP\|NAV\|PDC\|CA\|6MT\|iPod\|Logic7 Sold: 06 330i/Mystic Blue\|Terra\|PP\|SP\|NAV\|CA\|6MT\|Butt Warmers\|Rear Shades\|Fold Down Seats
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Fithian BMWCCA Member 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW F10 535i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eastern PA iTrader: (0)	Top Speed 335i If you order the sport package it is 155; without it it is 130. It is not too hard to do above 130 on the autobahn, but I wouldn't try it in the US. My 335i is ready to be ordered for Euro Deliv, but I have no intention of exceeding 120 mph, even though it will have the sport pack. it is even scary on a track at 140. BTDT.
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