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Originally Posted by Beemer B773ER  Thanks for the explanation Eni. I wasn't aware that the 3er possess more weight-saving materials than the 1er. |
Of course it does.
Why do you think such a small weight difference otherwise - which is even smaller if we put both cars with empty fuel tanks on scales (since 3er coupe has a bigger tank). So, if both cars are completely empty - with standard equipment - the difference between 135i & 335i is only 30-33kg or so.
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Having not followed this car's development a whole lot, I must say I'm very suprised at its performance figures and engine output. Is there a reason why BMW didn't just use the 130i (hatchback) engine instead of creating a blistering pocket-rocket! ??
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130i coupe & cabrio will be available in Europe in May 2008. And less powerful engines will also follow.
By offering 135i & 123d initially BMW wanted to demonstrate the power - reviving the spirit of legendary 2002tii: small, agile & powerful.
It's a pure marketing move. Think: if a 'halo' car (135i) wasn't offered initially, 1er coupe wouldn't get such huge publicity. Even more so in the US market where BMW want to demonstrate small(er) BMW models are not inferior to their bigger siblings - and of course repeating the history with small, agile & powerful car (2002 vs 1er).
