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In the August BMW Car (the British magazine), they have the new E92 335i turbo coupe, and it's going to be wildly successful I'd guess.

But, also listed, are the full range of 3-series coupe models, including those we can't buy in America. The thread on ethanol, and by default on diesel powered vehicles, which had a lot of government references on it, did not touch on the fact that both the federal government and those of at least 4 states, are obstructing these efficient cars. The feds by not encouraging their importation in any way, and the states by not allowing purchase of the cars within their borders.

Here's a few of the specs:
335i (gas) listed for comparison to the two models below
weight: 1600kg
HP: 306 @ 5800rpm
torque: 295lbft @ 1300-5000rpm
economy: 29.7mpg

330d (turbodiesel)
weight: 1600kg
HP: 231 @ 4000rpm
torque: 369lbft @ 1750-3000rpm
economy: 43.5mpg

335d (twin turbodiesel)
weight: 1645kg
HP: 286 @ 4400rpm
torque: 428lbft @ 1750-2250 rpm
economy: 37.7mpg

All stats are from page 79, BMW Cars, August 2006, mileage figures are assumed to be imperial gallons.

We ought to be able to buy these cars here in my opinion.