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Driven: BMW 328i Coupe

By Colin Mathews's avatar Colin MathewsColin Mathews, February 20th, 2009

Driven: BMW 328i Coupe

BMW horses are thoroughbreds. Racehorses, even. I say this because each one residing under the sculpted merlot hood of our test 328i Coupe seemed so eager to blur the scenery with every prod of the accelerator. And yet they press forward with a grace and seamlessness befitting Churchill Downs.

For years auto scribes have praised BMW's inline sixes, commenting that they always feel quicker and more stout than their power and torque ratings suggest, smoother and more tractable than competitor's V-6s and fours.

With all of hype and excitement over BMW's new twin-turbo inline-six found in 335 models, I'd forgotten the power ratings for the...

BMW horses are thoroughbreds. Racehorses, even. I say this because each one residing under the sculpted merlot hood of our test 328i Coupe seemed so eager to blur the scenery with every prod of the accelerator. And yet they press forward with a grace and seamlessness befitting Churchill Downs. For years auto scribes have praised BMW's inline sixes, commenting that they always feel quicker and more stout than their power and torque ratings suggest, smoother and more tractable than competitor's V-6s and fours. With all of hype and excitement over BMW's new twin-turbo inline-six found in 335 models, I'd forgotten the power ratings for the... Read More

Tags: German, Technology, Driving, bmw, Enthusiasts, Reviews, luxury cars, in-car electronics, fuel efficiency, ergonomics

Posted in: 2009, BMW, 3-Series