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2012 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (F30) – First Drive and Review

Christian Stampfer — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:46:17 +0000

In 1975, BMW introduced the 3 Series, a model that has consistently set the standard for sports sedans. The 3er was introduced as the successor to the BMW Neue Klasse (BMW New Class), which included the BMW 1602 and 2002, among other models. Together with the 5 Series, which replaced the New Six (the 2500, 2800, and Bavaria models), a new era in the automobile history of the BMW Group had begun.

The BMW 3 Series became the backbone and heart of the BMW car production. Indeed, more than 12.5 million units have been sold since the market launch in 1975.

On 14 October 2011, the all-new 3 Series was unveiled and celebrated its world debut at the BMW plant in Munich. The official premiere was consciously held in Munich because, for the first time the BMW Munich plant is able to manufacture every possible configuration of the new 3er including right-hand drive cars. The experiences and the knowledge during the production process of the new car will be passed on to other production sites of the BMW Group, such as Rosslyn (South Africa) or Shenyang (China), where the new 3er will be manufactured or assembled as well.

At the end of the year, I had the opportunity to test drive a pre-production type of the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition. The only difference between a pre-production model and a standard model is the higher amount of manual labor performed by employees instead of robots.

Since I was only had time to drive the car for about 50 km (31 miles,) the driving experience was somewhat limited. But what I saw in terms of fuel consumption, ride comfort, and handling was very promising indeed.

After a drive on the Autobahn for 20 km (12.4 miles), where the 320d showed excellent pulling power, I switched onto a country road for the last 30 km (18.6 miles). After I left the Autobahn, I immediately changed the driving mode to ECO PRO (a new high-efficiency mode) for maximum fuel economy.

The new cabin continues the BMW tradition of a driver-oriented cockpit and was very comfortable. There was very little engine noise audible.

Fuel economy was excellent and the the new ZF eight-speed automatic plays a big role here. In my non-Autobahn driving, it selected the second highest gear while I was driving at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). For my somewhat spirited 50 km drive, my fuel economy was very impressive 5.5 l/100 km (42 mpg).

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2011 BMW 335d Review and Final Drive: The Road to Stuttgart and Munich

Christian Stampfer — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:30:53 +0000

Our fascination with the BMW 335d started almost two years ago, when Jonathan Spira took delivery of our 2010 BMW 335d at the BMW Welt. The successor to the E90 BMW 3 Series has just been unveiled and production of the current (E90) 3 Series has ended. The 335d introduced Americans to the concept of a diesel-powered sports sedan and readers of The Diesel Driver named it the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year.

Since its launch in December 2008, BMW has sold 8,217 335d sedans in the U.S. In the same time period, BMW sold 14,532 335i sedans, which means that one out of every three buyers (36% to be exact) chose the diesel variant.

To celebrate the 335d’s successful run, we wanted to drive it in its native habitat, Germany. Since it wasn’t practical to ship our 335d back to Europe for one last trip, we drove a 2011 335d sedan made for the German market.

The trip would take the 335d from Munich to Frankfurt to Stuttgart and back to Munich. (See the Virtual Drives on page 2 for a first-hand look at where we drove the 335d.)

Stuttgart is home to 5.3 million inhabitants and a wide range of automotive suppliers and industrial companies, such as Bosch, have based their headquarters in the capital of the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

When an auto enthusiast thinks of the city of Stuttgart, two automobile manufacturers come to mind, namely Mercedes-Benz, the inventor of the automobile, with its production facilities based in Sindelfingen, 20 km (12.4 miles) to the south-west of Stuttgart, and Porsche, located in the Zuffenhausen section of Stuttgart. Both automakers recently built new museums (which are really more temples to the automobile than just museums) in Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz opened its museum in 2006 while Porsche opened theirs to the public in January

After Jonathan and I attended the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), where we saw numerous announcements from BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, among others, we planned a visit to Stuttgart to visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum and take a factory tour at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen.

We started the next-to-final leg of the BMW 335d’s voyage from our hotel, the Westin Grand Frankfurt, at noon. Since the navigation system reported a traffic jam on the city Autobahn A648, we decided to cross the river Main via the ”Alte Brücke” (old bridge) and headed directly towards the Autobahn A5 in the direction of Basel (Switzerland) and Karlsruhe. We entered the A5 at the interchange Frankfurt-Niederrad, drove past the Frankfurt International Airport and continued for the next 75 km (46 miles).

The first section of the A5, built between Frankfurt and Darmstadt, was used for propaganda purposes by the National Socialist regime in the 1930s and was incorrectly called “Germany’s First Autobahn,” even though the Cologne-Bonn Autobahn had been opened a year earlier.

We exited the A5 at the interchange near Weinheim, changed onto the A659 for a few kilometers and continued the drive via the A6 towards Speyer. After we passed the Hockenheimring, a famous German Formula 1 Grand Prix course, we left the A6 at the interchange Schwetzingen / Hockenheim and reached Speyer a few minutes later.

The city of Speyer (latin, “Spira”) was directly on our way to Stuttgart and would be our first stop. Speyer has one of the oldest and biggest cathedrals in Germany, a technology museum [the Technik Museum, which has a large collection of historic airplanes, trains and cars including a Lufthansa 747 that is 20 m (65 feet) in the air and visitors can not only climb up a set of stairs to visit the interior of the plane but can also step out onto the wing], and a Jewish museum, dedicated to the former Jewish community.

Fuel economy for the first leg was somewhat disappointing. After 115 km (71 miles) and an average speed of 102.3 km/h (63.5 mph), we used 10.0 l/100 km (23.5 mpg).

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BMW Introduces Next Generation 2012 3 Series with 320d, 328i, 335i – 2 More Diesels and ActiveHybrid 3 to Follow

Christian Stampfer — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:12:20 +0000

Christian Stampfer reports live from Munich

With great fanfare, BMW introduced the sixth generation 3 Series at the BMW plant in Munich with a white 320d EfficientDynamics Edition sedan leading the way.

In quick succession, driven by apprentices at the BMW plant and paraded past thousands of cheering BMW employees, we saw seven cars in total including a grey 328i, a grey 320d, a black sapphire 320d, a blue 320d, a Melbourne red 328i, and a glacial silver 335i.

The new 3er features 50-50 weight distribution, a driver-oriented cockpit, and four versions will be available at launch, namely the 320d, 320d EfficientDynamics Edition, the 328i, and the 335i.

The 320d and 320d EDE are powered by an updated 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder diesel engine and each develops 380 pound-feet of torque. The 320d has 184 hp and the 320d EDE has 163 hp with longer gear ratios, reduced friction components and revised electronics allowing it to get 57 mpg (4.1 l/100 km) emitting just 109 g/km CO2.

In the fall of 2012, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will join the 3er lineup. It uses the N55 six-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinTurbo technology and a specially-designed eight-speed automatic transmission with integrated electric motor. The motor can, for limited periods of time, increase power by up to 55 hp (40 kW), making the maximum combined output 335 hp (250 kW) with 330 pound-feet of torque. Average fuel consumption in the EU cycle is rated at 36.7 mpg (6.4 l/100 km).

Most models will be available in Sport, Modern, and Luxury versions, each with unique design details.

Three additional models will be available approximately one month later, namely the 316d and 318d diesels, powered by 116 hp and 143 hp variants of the 2.0-litre diesel engine respectively, plus the 320i, powered by another version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

All versions of the 3er will feature a variety of new technologies that make for more fuel-efficient driving. It is 3.7” (93 mm) longer and .25” (6 mm) narrower than its predecessor and has more interior room for passengers and luggage.

Drive Performance Control will be standard. DPC allows the driver to switch between four driving modes, namely Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport, and Sport + (Sport + is included on Sport models only). In Eco Pro, the throttle mapping is changed to encourage a more economical driving style by requiring the driver to push harder on the accelerator pedal than normal modes require. Eco Pro also changes where the shift points occur as displayed by the car’s Optimum Shift Indicator. On models with an automatic transmission, the shifting pattern is changed and Eco Power also adjusts power consumption of features such as air conditioning and heated seats and mirrors.

All cars get Auto Stop-Start, regardless of transmission or engine type, as well as Energy Regeneration, on-demand control of engine ancillary components, and tires with less rolling resistance. Depending on the model, the car’s weight has been reduced by up to 110 pounds (50 kg ).

The new 3er features a drag coefficient (Cd) as low as 0.26 and a streamlined underside, Aero Curtain air channels up front, and covers that create a diffuser effect at the rear of the vehicle.

BMW kept electromechanical steering in the 3er but developed a system that consumes no energy when the car is being drive in a straight line or in steady-state cornering.

All of the latest safety and convenience features will be available as options on the new 3er, including the full-color head-up display, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, collision warning. Comfort (keyless) access will also allow the driver (with key in pocket) to open the trunk with a simple foot movement when standing at the rear.

The new 3er will go on sale starting in February.

Mercedes-Benz European Delivery – The Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec Diesel Sedan

Jonathan Spira — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:51:23 +0000

Out of the five automakers that offer European Delivery programs in the United States – Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo – only two, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, currently offer diesels via their program.

Mercedes-Benz offers customers residing in the United States the opportunity to purchase a new Mercedes E-Class or S-Class diesel-powered sedan at a discount and pick it up at the factory in Germany. Mercedes-Benz first started offering factory delivery in 1953 in Sindelfingen and began offering European Delivery to Americans in 1957.

Last year, almost 5,000 Americans purchased a car through a European Delivery program (which, depending on the manufacturer, might also called Factory Delivery, Overseas Delivery, and Tourist Delivery programs), and even more will do so this year. The savings vary by manufacturer but they are far from inconsequential. The buyer typically will save several thousand dollars on a purchase (with the exception of cars from Porsche, which does not provide any discounts and in fact charges an additional fee for the service).

The procedure is more or less the same with each car manufacturer. The buyer simply goes to his local dealership and orders a car for European Delivery. This typically should take place roughly three months in advance of the desired delivery date.

In my case, I went to see Kathleen Baade and Walter Blum at Helms Bros. Mercedes-Benz, in Bayside, New York. My timeframe was a bit shorter than the recommended three months, but Mercedes-Benz is occasionally able to accommodate such requests.

I spec’d out the car, a Palladium Silver E350 BlueTec, signed the preliminary purchase order (which Mercedes-Benz needs to begin the European Delivery process), finalized the delivery date (August 5), and began to make travel plans. I mapped out a drive from Sindelfingen to Maastricht (Netherlands), Cologne (Germany), Arnhem (Netherlands), and Bremen (Germany). The drive would end in Bremerhaven, where I would hand over the E350 to BLG Logistics (née E.H. Harms), which would make arrangements for the car to be shipped to the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz provides a variety of perks and benefits to European Delivery customers. Among these are one night in a luxury hotel (be it in Stuttgart or 13 other top hotels in Europe), two taxi vouchers (this covers airport to hotel and hotel to Kundencenter), and a coupon for dining at the restaurant at the Kundencenter.

Mercedes also waives the delivery fee of $875 (which U.S. delivery customers must pay) and provides a full tank of fuel at delivery.

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BMW Announces the BMW X1 EfficientDynamics Edition

Christian Stampfer — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:07:56 +0000

Diesel fans got a reason to celebrate recently with the unveiling of the newest BMW EfficientDynamics Edition model, the X1 sDrive20d EDE. The new diesel will be available for European customers in autumn 2011.

The X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition is the third model within the EfficientDynamics Edition model sub-range. BMW currently offers the BMW 320d EDE sedan and BMW 320d EDE Touring.

The X1 sDrive20d features numerous fuel saving options which are typical for an EfficientDynamics Edition model. These include the reworked and turbocharged 2-liter 163-hp (230 kW) engine with variable intake geometry and a centrifugal-pendulum dual-mass flywheel, which reduces engine vibrations while driving at 1000 rpm. It will also come with energy saving tires, specially-designed aerodynamic wheels (turbine-styling), and active ventilation flaps.

The X1 EDE isn’t quite as fuel efficient as the two 3 Series models. The X1 uses 4.5 l/100 km (53 mpg). It emits 119 g CO2 per 100 km. The higher fuel usage is due to the higher weight and the different aerodynamics of the X1.

On a drive from Munich to Hamburg with the BMW 320d Sedan, we saw fuel usage of 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg). Thanks to the 320d EDE’s impressive fuel economy, we were able to drive more than 1.380 km (857 miles) on a single tank of fuel.

The Road to Sélestat – Driving the BMW 520d Sedan – Review and Test Drive

Christian Stampfer — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:23:54 +0000

Sélestat, also known as the city of Schlettstadt, is a small town located in north-eastern France, in the province of Alsace-Lorraine (Elsaß-Lothringen). The cities of Freiburg (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) are only a drive of 40 km (24.8 miles) away.

Sélestat is home to nearly 20.000 inhabitants and offers its visitors a number of cultural sightseeing opportunities. Sélestat’s most important cultural treasure is the Humanist Library (Bibliothèque Humaniste), which dates back to the year 1441. It contains a collection of books and prints, ranging from the 15th to the 18th century.

In the course of its eventful history, Sélestat, as well as the entire Alsace-Lorraine area, was ruled multiple times by France as well as by the Holy Roman Empire.. My drive to Sélestat, along with TDD Editor Jonathan Spira, was also my first visit to France.

My journey with the BMW 520d sedan had started in Munich. I had driven to Frankfurt to pick up Jonathan and we first stopped in Eltville, where we stayed for two nights at the Kempinski Schloß Reinhartshausen. From Eltville, the drive to Sélestat was 266 km (165.2 miles).

The interchange of the Rhein-Main-Schnellweg (another name for the Autobahn A66) was very close to Eltville, so we were almost immediately on the Autobahn. Jonathan was driving and enjoying the light traffic and absence of a speed limit. We soon switched onto the A643 and the A60. We only stayed on these three sections for a few minutes and then continued our drive at the Kreuz Mainz-Süd (Mainz South interchange) via the A63 towards Sélestat, heading in a south-westerly direction.

The A63 is practically brand new. The last section, connecting the Saarland with France, was finished in October 2004. After a drive of 32 km (20 miles) on the A63, we changed to the A61. Via the A61 we passed Mannheim to the east and at Kreuz Mutterstadt we reached our last route section. The A65 would take us on a drive of 60 km (37.2 miles) towards the Bundesstraße 9. The B9 dates back to roman times and was used as one of the main roads in the western part of Germany in Roman Empire times.

The last 10 km (6.2 miles) of the B9 took us to the French border near Lauterbourg mid afternoon. At that point, the BMW 520d was using 7.7 l/100 km (30.55 mpg) after a drive of 152 km (94.4 miles). Since, except for the very beginning, our maximum speed was limited most of the time to 120 km/h (every Autobahn had two lanes + emergency lane), we only achieved an average speed of 127.2 km/h (79 mph).

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Driving the BMW 520d – The Road to Frankfurt – Review

Christian Stampfer — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:18:21 +0000

Frankfurt am Main, Europe’s largest and most important financial center, is situated along the Main River in the south-western part of the German state Hessen (Hesse). Germany’s fifth largest city is home to over 672.000 people and was named one of the 10 most liveable cities in the world by Mercer. In addition to a large number of commercial banks, the European Central Bank and the German Federal Bank have based their headquarters here. Frankfurt is also well known to car enthusiasts as the location of the International Automobil Ausstellung (IAA), which takes place every two years

For the drive to Frankfurt, I had an elegant deep sea blue metallic BMW 520d sedan with an interior of dark wood trim and oyster leather. The car was relatively new with only 1.968 km (1.222 miles) on the odometer and it came fully equipped with all the latest innovations we saw in the BMW 535d sedan that we drove to Bratislava six weeks earlier.

Important safety features such as the Lane Departure Warning and the Active Blind Spot Detection were included. It also came equipped with Dynamic Damper Control, a Head-Up Display, and the new 8-speed sport automatic gear box.

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to experience several versions of BMW’s 2.0-liter diesel engine (BMW 320d Edition EfficientDynamics and BMW 120d convertible), so this engine is well known to me. The first time I got to try out the reworked 2.0-liter diesel engine with its 184 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque was on the all-new X3 xDrive20d last December on my tour of Berchtesgaden and Austria.

Fuel economy for all of these cars was exemplary. Indeed, because of these experiences, I was looking forward to seeing the performance and fuel economy of the BMW 520d first hand. According to the official data, the BMW 520d can go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.1 seconds. It has a maximum top speed of 225 km/h (139.8 mph) with the 8-speed sport automatic gearbox.

The 520d’s fuel economy ranges from 6.4 l/100 km (36.75 mpg) in city driving to 4.5 l/100 km (52.3 mpg) on the highway. Combined fuel economy of the EU test cycle is 5.2 l/100 km (45.23 mpg). In contrast, the 535d is rated at 7.9 l/100 km (29.7 mpg) in the city and 6.1 l/100 km (38.5 mpg) on the highway.

For my drive to Frankfurt I had a choice of several different routes and I opted to take the Autobahn A8 (direction Stuttgart / Karlsruhe) and A5 (direction Frankfurt). According to Google Maps, this would be a four hour drive with a total distance of 433 km (269 miles).

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2011 BMW 535d Sedan Review and Road Test

Jonathan Spira — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:16:13 +0000

When a model is responsible for 50% of your company’s profit – and you are replacing it with a brand new vehicle – you have to get it right. BMW has been making the 5 Series sedan since 1972 when the line replaced the New Six (the 2500/2800/Bavaria models).

The sixth generation 2011 5 Series is that replacement and, one year after its launch, it’s clear that BMW not only got it right but excelled in all the right places.

The basic 5 Series configuration hasn’t changed a lot since 1972: namely, front engine, rear-wheel drive, 50-50 weight balance, a good mixture of ride comfort and handling, and room for four adults with luggage. Since its launch, more than 5.5 million of the 5er Series have been sold.

Today, BMW is having trouble keeping up with the demand for the 5er, which lost the unusual styling of its polarizing predecessor and pays homage to the 5er Series models that preceded it. As a result, the new 5er looks more like a part of the BMW family (and quite similar to the new 7er Series) than its predecessor ever did.

Buyers in the U.S. currently have a choice of three gasoline-powered 5 Series models: the 528i, the 535i, and the 550i. In Europe, customers get a choice of six petrol and five diesel models. A diesel model is planned for the U.S. but its arrival date is uncertain.

Over the past year, we’ve had the opportunity to drive several 5ers including (in order of appearance) the 530d, the 535i GT, the 550i, the 535d Touring (wagon) , and, most recently, the 535d Sedan. When a diesel 5er finally arrives on these shores, it will have been worth waiting for.

The BMW 535d is aggressively elegant. To quote BMW chief designer Adrian von Hooydonk, “The 5-series is designed to express autobahn speed even when standing still.” The multiple contours on the sculpted hood and sides add a layer of depth not present in earlier models. People who walked over to look at the car puzzled over the hood, trying to discern if it were indeed concave or convex (it’s both).

The interior mirrors the layout of the new 7er, with richer materials and softer, supple leather. After spending several days in the front seats, I am more convinced than ever that BMW’s Comfort Seats are the best in the industry. In the rear, passengers benefit from a few extra inches thanks to a three-inch (7.6 cm) increase in the wheelbase.

With the new 5er, BMW has returned to a driver-oriented cockpit (something first abandoned in the previous generation 5er). As a result, cabin ergonomics are just perfect. Everything – think switches, knobs, levers, buttons – is placed exactly where the driver needs it to be – a significant advantage when driving at speeds in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph) on an Autobahn. While there are some differences, the dash looks as if it came directly from the 7er.

Indeed, the 5er Series has the 7er’s high-resolution 10.2” Central Information Display, which doesn’t wash out in direct sunlight. The fourth-generation iDrive system, which keeps getting better, not only has an easy-to-use and intuitive menu structure and an ergonomic controller knob, but new features and functionality as well.

The newest functionality adds one-shot destination voice entry for navi (you can say the entire address without pausing – and the system actually understands it), voice control for iPod, iPod Out, and Bluetooth Mobile Office.

Apple’s iPod Out system, which BMW is the first automaker to support, allows drivers to see music information (including categorization and album art) exactly as the information would appear on an iPod. This includes support for Apple’s Genius recommendation system, as well as custom playlists.

Bluetooth Mobile Office provides integration with supported smartphones, allowing calendar and tasks to be displayed. The car will read e-mails, text messages, calendar entries, and notes out loud using built-in text-to-speech technology. I have to admit that I had forgotten about this feature until the 535d displayed a new message icon on the CID and it turned out to be new text and e-mail messages on my BlackBerry Torch.

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The Road to Bratislava – Driving the BMW 535d Sedan

Christian Stampfer — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:18:51 +0000

Bratislava, known in many regions by its German name, Preßburg, is the capital of Slovakia. It was the destination for a long distance road trip with the all new BMW 535d sedan. The drive from Munich to Bratislava would be more than 500 km (310 miles) , so TDD editor Jonathan Spira and I decided to take the drive together.

Our dark graphite metallic (sophistograu) 535d sedan, which we picked up a few days prior to our drive, was fully loaded with virtually all of the latest innovations the new 5er Series has to offer. This includes safety features such as the Lane Departure Warning and Active Blind Spot Detection, and the Speed Limit Info, which show up directly on the Head-Up Display. We were also looking forward to seeing the effects of the Dynamic Damper Control and exercising the 8-speed sport automatic gearbox, which, because of its enormous torque, is standard on the 535d.

The straight six-cylinder diesel engine of the 535d is engineered with BMWs latest TwinPower Turbo technology including direct fuel injection and twin-scroll turbo technology. This combination provides the driver with 300 hp (220 kW) and a powerful 425 pound-feet of torque. This brings the 535d from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds, making it faster than the 335d, which takes 6.0 seconds to cover the same distance. To say it accelerates is an understatement. We found, to quote a BMW advert in the U.S. from the 1960s, it “goes like schnell.”

On a sunny Sunday morning, after a wonderful brunch at the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Hotel in Munich, we started our journey to Bratislava. While I stored our baggage in the large trunk (520 liter volume) of the 535d sedan, Jonathan programmed the Navi Professional with our destination and we started via the famous Maximiliansstraße towards the Autobahn A8, in the direction of Salzburg. This was to be the slowest portion of our trip. Thanks to the extra tight security during the Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2011 (Munich Security Conference), it was quite a challenge for us to leave the inner city due to multiple street closures. As a result, we had to take the Rosenheimer Straße and we passed by the Deutsches Museum on our way to the Autobahn A8, which we reached a few minutes later.

We then continued on the A8 in the direction of Salzburg for the next 130 km (81 miles) and enjoyed a beautiful mountain panorama of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps before we reached the Austrian border. It was not, however, a fast trip. Perhaps thanks to the unusually sunny and warm weather conditions (for February), there was heavy Sunday afternoon traffic and, and the Autobahn had a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h (74 mp/h) until Irschenberg. We also passed through several construction areas on a two lane stretch of the A8, where our speed was limited to 80 km/h (50 mp/h).

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The Diesel Driver 2011 BMW 335d Calendar Released

David Goldes — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:46:05 +0000

The Diesel Driver’s 2011 BMW 335d calendar is now available online for immediate delivery.

This calendar captures the elegance and raw power of the BMW 335d sedan.

Jonathan Spira picked up this particular 335d in Munich at the BMW Welt and drove it in Austria, Germany, and the United States.

The 2011 calendar includes 13 photographs of the 335d taken in places ranging from Lime Rock Park in the U.S. to the BMW Welt in Munich to Graz, Austria.

Save 10% if you order your copy today.