German Muscle vs. Japanese Hustle (335i vs IS350)

[nbennettksu]

Hmmm, so it took twin turbos to reach the performance level of an NA and that is some kind of "accomplishment"???? What's going to happen when Lexus comes out with their own "turbo" version of the IS?????

then bmw will will put bigger turbos on there. They have kept the 335 engine somewhat restricted, for when things such as the turbo IS (which will probably never happen) come along.

Same concept that Honda/Acura did with the J seriese engine.

[Jaimecbr900]

then bmw will will put bigger turbos on there. They have kept the 335 engine somewhat restricted, for when things such as the turbo IS (which will probably never happen) come along.

Same concept that Honda/Acura did with the J seriese engine.

They won't put bigger turbos because of the engineering involved in having to do that.

Besides, the Lexus IS-F is going to be N/A and over 400 HP. Simply adding a bigger turbo(s) is not going to get them there.

Maintenance on a turbo BMW is freefor 5years/50,000 miles

What happens AFTER 50K? Trade it in? Sell it? Get a second mortgage on your house??? It's a sales gimmick. Truly reliable cars don't depend on warranties to sell cars.

uhh...they put 2 on there to eliminate any turbo lag

Really??? I didn't know that.....

Turbo lag or ceramic ball bearing turbos .....didn't they NEED it to keep up???? THAT was my point. Look at the results the previous year and compare to now. What's the big difference???? TWIN TURBOS.....get it?