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BMW 135i - First Drive

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2002 Mini Cooper www.mini.com Base Price $16,300 Price As Tested $19,220 Engine Type 1.6L I-4 Transmission Tested five-speed manual Drive Type front wheel Curb Weight 2,524 pounds Horsepower hp @ rpm 115 @ 6,000 Torque lb-ft @ rpm more

2001 BMW 330Ci

Base Price: $34,990 Price As Tested: $41,360 Engine Type: 3.0L I-6 Transmission: Tested 5-speed Steptronic Drive Type: rear wheel Curb Weight: 3,395 lbs Horsepower: hp @ rpm 225 @ 5,900 Torque: lb-ft @ rpm 214 @ 3,500 Redline: 6,400 rpm more

BMW Test Drive

MICHAEL SHARTSIS “BMW’s new 3.0L-powered Z3 exemplifies the phrase ’driving excitement.’ Whether going to the corner store, or along the coast, this roadster was a joy to drive. It did, however, take time to adjust to the tight confines, more