BMW 335iS (2011) – Not for the UK

The BMW 335iS Convertible - only for North America

We’ve just had the reveal of the 2010 updates for the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. And now comes news of a new high-end 3-Series – the BMW 335iS – which will bridge the gap between the M3 and the 335i. But BMW are only planning on selling the car in North America – at least for now.

The new 335iS gets a similar treatment to the BMW Z4 sDrive35is which debuted recently at the Detroit Motor Show. It gets the 322bhp N54 6-pot twin turbo which manages to deliver 322lbs/ft of torque. It will also manage the 0-60mph in around 5 seconds.

The 335iS also looks the part with an M Sport package bolted on and it also comes with the option of the seven-speed double clutch ‘box. US and Canadian customers will be able to get the 335iS as either a Coupe or Convertible and the 335iS is scheduled to launch in March 2010.

Despite BMW saying the 335iS is just for North America, it seems highly unlikely we won’t get it in due course.

By Cars UK