Bmw unveils new performance packages for the 135i Coupe and 335i models

BMW North America is presenting two performance packages for the 135i Coupe and 335i vehicles. The brand’s slogan “power to the people!” refers to the two power levels that it is offering. The stage 1 Power Kit comes with an ECU remap that boosts power by 20 hp to 320 hp and raises the torque from 300 (406 Nm) to 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) for the auto transmission models. Meanwhile, the manual or DCT gearbox versions will have their torque raised to 317 lb-ft (429 Nm).

This kit is available as well for the X6 built until April 2010. BMW asserts that the 335i could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph faster by 0.2 seconds and cut its 50 (80 km/h) to 75 (120 km/h) mph sprint time by half a second. It also results to a more visceral exhaust note during engine overrun. What the stage 2 Power Kit offers are improved engine cooling due to an extra water cooler and a new radiator fan that are only available on the 135i and 335i.

These two kits have lower launch prices until the end of 2011. The stage 1 Power Kit is priced at $599 and stage 2 Power Kit is available for $1,199 (excluding installation costs). The kits are offered with h BMW North America’s limited warranty and may be retrofitted with the use of the Port Installation Program or at BMW centers.[via : 4wheelsnews]