E90 BMW M3 DCT sampled at Sepang circuit, Malaysia

BMW's answer to the Audi RS4's (B7) and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG's practicality is finally here in Malaysia. Yours truly was there to sample the twin-clutched version aka DCT in the E90's 4 -door saloon form of the latest M3.No, the above wasn't the writer in all his crowning glory (or the lack thereof) as the delegates of Destination M were only being ferried in the new M3 around the Sepang F1

BMW (E92) M3 Coupe for RM688,800 in Malaysia

BMW’s new (E92) M3 Coupe is now officially available from BMW Malaysia – via its dealers - for RM688,800 (sans insurance premium). Surprisingly, there is already a waiting list with ardent M-fan who has placed bookings since early March of this year! Despite a 6-speed manual version being the only option available now, with the twin-clutched DCT expected only by Q3 2008. As most of you automotive

BMW 335i with DINAN remapped ECU

BMW's high performance 335i coupe (E92) gets tweaked by tuner Dinan, by way of ECU reflashing upgrade. Throttle response is further sharpened (as if the stock standard one isn’t responsive enough!) with horsepower hiked to a loftier 384hp (from standard 306hp) at 5700 rpm while torque is a wrench-bending 570Nm at 4300rpm! For just the ECU remap job, you need to fork out USD$1,999 – but that’s the

BMW 335i Coupe drive in Malaysia: More pictures and specifications

By Dr LongBMW 335i Coupe E92Specifications:Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel driveEngine: In-line 6-cylinder, 2976cc, twin-turbo with direct fuel injectionMaximum power: 306bhp @ 5800rpmMaximum torque: 400Nm @ 1300rpmWeight: 1615kg0-100 km/h: 5.5secs (as tested)Top speed: 250km/h (claimed, limited)Price: RM468,000Verdict: Pricey but one of the best (brand-new) Teutonic super-coupe money can buy.

Road Test: BMW 335i Coupe

By Dr LongClick on images to enlargeA turbocharged car or a supercharged one for that matter is more often than not, very lively and responsive to pilot. The E92 335i coupe, being the first BMW to come from the manufacturer that profess ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ to have forced induction since the last two decades or so, is simply brilliant.Brilliant because it has that wicked twin turbo that

AC Schnitzer GP3.10: Gas Powered and Manic!

Click on images to enlargeHaving boosted, tuned and dressed up BMWs over the good part of 20 years, AC Schnitzer will present a gas (LNG) powered GP3.10 super 3-series coupe (E92). Equipped with a modified version of the BMW M5/M6’s 5.0L V10, the engine – which can also burn petrol - produces 552hp (+45hp vs standard M5/M6) and kicks out 540Nm of maximum torque. When it alternatively uses LNG (