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M235i Review: More Than Just The Bargain M? - Motor Trend Ignition

A nice new video on the M235i...

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On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the new BMW M235i, the smallest and least expensive performance car in the automaker's lineup. It has the right formula: rear-wheel drive and a 320-horse turbo straight six. The problem is that the M division, despite what the badges say, didn't develop it. So is the M235i a poser or the real deal? Through instrumented testing, a drive on the winding road, and a hot lap with Randy Pobst at Streets of Willow, we find out.



Willow Springs laptimes:

Lap times (78)
Pos Make / Model Time Year Power (hp) / Weight (kg) Driven by
1. Nissan GT-R 1:19.55 '12 550 / 1736 Randy Pobst
2. Nissan GT-R 1:20.25 '11 530 / 1736 Randy Pobst
3. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:20.43 '11 512 / 1394 Randy Pobst
4. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:21.90 '08 647 / 1530 EdMunds InsideLine
5. Audi R8 V10 plus (2013) 1:21.95 '13 550 / 1570
6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.30 '09 570 / 1485
7. Jaguar XKR-S GT 1:22.53 '13 550 / 0 Randy Pobst
8. Porsche Panamera Turbo 1:22.68 '13 520 / 0
9. Chevrolet Camaro 1LE 1:22.70 '12 432 / 1757 Randy Pobst
10. SRT Viper 1:23.00 '13 659 / 1520
11. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 1:23.48 '10 558 / 1712 Randy Pobst
12. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:23.87 '08 647 / 1530
13. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:24.28 '11 512 / 1394
14. Audi RS7 Sportback 1:24.30 '13 560 / 1895
15. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1:24.55 '14 461 / 1577 EdMunds InsideLine
16. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1:24.60 '14 461 / 1577
17. Mercedes CLS 63 AMG S-Model 1:24.70 '13 585 / 1870
18. Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 1:24.85 '13 573 / 1665 Randy Pobst
19. Nissan GT-R 1:25.09 '08 480 / 1740
20. Mercedes SLS AMG GT 1:25.11 '12 591 / 1620
21. Porsche 911 Carrera S 1:25.60 '11 400 / 1415 EdMunds InsideLine
22. Chevrolet SS 1:25.71 '14 421 / 1800 Randy Probst
23. Ford Mustang GT 5.0 1:25.77 '12 426 / 1641 Randy Pobst
24. Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS 1:26.10 '12 443 / 1652
25. Subaru WRX STI 1:26.12 '14 309 / 1545 Randy Pobst
26. Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 1:26.20 '13 360 / 1395 Randy Pobst
27. BMW M235i 1:26.37 '14 326 / 1455 Randy Pobst
28. Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro 1:26.92 '06 420 / 1560
29. Porsche Cayman S 1:27.00 '13 325 / 1320
30. Chrysler 300C SRT8 HEMI sedan 1:27.00 0 435 / 2000 Randy Pobst
31. Porsche Boxster Spyder 1:27.10 '10 320 / 1275
32. Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport C6 1:27.29 '10 436 / 1542
33. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 1:27.30 '13 659 / 1750 EdMunds InsideLine
34. Subaru WRX 1:27.33 '14 272 / 0 Randy Pobst
35. Subaru WRX Special Edition 1:27.40 '13 269 / 1452 Randy Pobst
36. BMW M3 1:27.67 '07 420 / 1580
37. Chrysler 300 SRT-8 Mk II 1:27.74 '11 477 / 1994 Randy Probst
38. Ford Mustang GT 5.0 1:27.76 '11 418 / 1648
39. Nissan Z34 370Z 1:27.79 '12 337 / 1524 Martin Choi
40. Nissan 370Z 1:28.30 '09 330 / 1583
41. Ford Focus ST 1:28.40 '12 250 / 1432 Randy Pobst
42. Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 V6 GDI 1:28.71 '12 350 / 1580 Randy Pobst
43. Porsche Cayman S 1:28.91 '05 295 / 1406
44. BMW M3 Competition Package 1:29.02 '10 420 / 1617 EdMunds InsideLine
45. Shelby GT500 1:29.04 '06 507 / 1807
46. Ford Mustang V6 1:29.09 '11 309 / 1571 Randy Pobst
47. Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 TCI 1:29.12 '12 275 / 1550 Randy Pobst
48. Cadillac CTS-V 1:29.20 '05 406 / 1704
49. Porsche 911 Carrera 1:29.25 '04 325 / 1395
50. Ford Focus ST 1:29.27 '12 250 / 1432
51. Lotus Elise SC 1:29.49 '08 220 / 913
52. Mercedes C 63 AMG 1:29.50 '07 457 / 1772
53. Mazda 3 MPS 1:29.51 '09 260 / 1456 Randy Pobst
54. Mercedes E63 AMG 1:29.60 '09 525 / 1765
55. Subaru BRZ 1:30.32 '12 200 / 1220 Randy Pobst
56. Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 1:30.35 '03 385 / 1430
57. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1:30.35 '02 411 / 1414
58. BMW M5 1:30.40 '05 507 / 1848
59. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:30.69 '06 480 / 1585
60. Ford Mustang V6 1:30.90 '11 309 / 1571
61. Scion FR-S 1:31.15 '13 197 / 0 Randy Pobst
62. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X SE 1:31.40 '11 295 / 1519 Roger Yasukawa
63. VW Golf GTI Mk. VI 1:31.47 '09 211 / 1318 Randy Pobst
64. Ford GT 1:31.57 '04 550 / 1538
65. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR 1:31.60 '08 295 / 1585
66. Tesla Roadster Sport 1:32.10 0 289 / 1238
67. Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evo X 1:32.50 '07 299 / 1626
68. VW Jetta GLI 1:32.53 '11 203 / 1436 Randy Pobst
69. Acura NSX 1:32.59 '04 290 / 1424
70. Acura TL Type S 1:32.88 '07 290 / 1666
71. Nissan NISMO 350Z S-Tune 1:33.87 '04 300 / 1465
72. Subaru Impreza WRX STI 1:34.10 '07 300 / 1527
73. Honda S2000 Type S 1:35.67 '07 242 / 1270 Mike Kang
74. Pontiac Solstice 1:35.69 '05 170 / 1300 Keiichi Tsuchiya
75. Mazda MX-5 2.0 MZR 1:35.91 '05 160 / 1150 Keiichi Tsuchiya
76. Lexus LS 460 1:38.31 '06 381 / 1945
77. Mazda 2 1.5 MZR 1:39.41 '07 103 / 1035 Brandon Bairian
78. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 1:40.05 '08 311 / 1798
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