Akrapovic Gifting the BMW 335i with New Exhaust

Customizing your car is a complex process that can take a lot of time and might not offer the desired results if a proper plan isn’t used. We are not here today to discuss the different tuning pathways that one can follow, but to see how you could bring joy through a simple modification that doesn’t include complicated strategies.

One simple tweak that could modify performance, looks (a bit) and the sound of your car is the exhaust. Now, we’ve chosen the BMW 335i as a base, thanks to the fact that this is a highly desirable vehicle, regardless of the version (coupe, sedan or wagon). Let’s see what the Slovenian exhaust manufacturer Akrapovic has prepared for the vehicle.

The company offers two choices: the entry-level Slip-On exhaust and the Evolution system. We are planning to present the latter. This is made from titanium and stainless steel and offers more power & torque, as well as a weight reduction.

The 3.0 liter turbocharged straight six engine of the vehicle, which delivers 306 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) when it leaves the factory gains 12 hp at 5,980 rpm and 16 Nm of torque (11.8 lb-ft) at 2,910 rpm. In addition to that, the unit recives refinements over the entire rpm range from 2,500 to 6,500 rpm.

The system includes crossover tubbes, an end muffler and two tail pipes. The titanium version of the exhaust tips the scales at 14 kg (31lbs), offering a 20 kg (44 lbs) weight reduction, compared to the factory exhaust.