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Originally Posted by rca06Mcoupe
On this site it was noted somewhere that the 228i will use the same 240hp engine which is now in the 4 series. I believe I also read here that the 10hp comes from an added software package.
The 428i with the 240hp twin turbo, with 8 speed Sport automatic trans. does the 0-60 in 5.7 sec. The 428i weighs 3470lbs.
In contrast the 230hp - 128i does 0-60 in 6.7 sec. using the 6 speed steptronic auto trans, weighing in at 3285 lbs.
Assuming the 228i will weigh closer to 3285 than to 3470, this ll it is trending positive. In fact, 1 second seems like a huge difference in the heavier car with only a 10 hp difference -- maybe the 8 speed auto trans is a game changer??? For the time being it is comparing apples to oranges, i.e, will have to wait for 2 series specs.
BTW I'd really prefer the M235i but I doubt all - season tires will be available and I'm done with snowtires, so seriously considering 228i.
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There is much more than that. First the 240hp rating is underrated this engine is giving about the same WHP as cadillac 2.0T which is rated at 272hp. The ZF8 is making a huge difference. I do beleive that the 228i will be lighter than the 128i. IL tested the 328i ZF8 they came with a 0-60 in 5.4 sec and 13.8 in the 1/4 of mile. the 228i could be a mid 13's car in my opinion. Don`t get fool by BMW marketing the N20 is a single turbo engine a ''twin power turbo''. If it wasn't of the sound the 228i would be one of a hell of a car.