BMW‘s renowned ZHP performance package is making a return to the 2016 435i Coupe this year with a special edition model limited to only 100 units in the USA.

Pricing will be announced closer to launch in July, but BMW has detailed the package that brings performance and styling mods, just like the ZHP did on the 2003-2006 E46 3 Series that came with an M-Tech II body kit, a ZHP shifter, upgraded suspension parts and settings, different DME and special cam shafts that raised power output to 235 hp and allowed for a higher redline.

On the 435i Coupe, the ZHP option starts with an M Performance kit with an ECU tune and different engine air intake to boost the 3.0-liter six-cylinder mill’s output by 35hp to 335hp and 332 lb-ft (8sp automatic, 32 ft/lb gain) or 317 lb-ft (6sp manual transmission, 17 ft/lb gain). And if you’re wondering, that’s more power than the new 340i’s updated six with 320hp and 330 lb-ft, which will eventually make its way on the 4-Series models.

As a result, BMW says the 435i ZHP is 0.2 seconds faster in the 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint at 4.5 seconds than the regular model, while it’s also 0.5 seconds quicker in the 50mph to 75mph acceleration.

There’s also a new stainless-steel M performance Exhaust that sheds 8.8 pounds of weight (4 kg) while also reducing backpressure for improved dynamic performance, and which BMW says, produces “a burble sound during engine overrun conditions” that is “amplified even further in Sport mode” – we’re not sure if that’s done mechanically or electronically through a fake sound generator.

More importantly, the ZHP includes the M Performance mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) that utilizes 3 clutch plates for a total of 30% lockup on acceleration and 9% lockup on deceleration.

Completing the performance enhancements is the Track Handling Package that adds bespoke 18-inch wheels, M Sport brakes with 4 piston fixed front and 2 piston fixed rear calipers, Adaptive M Suspension with variable damper technology and Variable Sport Steering.

On the cosmetic front and besides the M Sport aerodynamic package with the specific bumpers, sport seats and steering wheel, gloss black exterior trims and Aluminum-like interior accents, the ZHP adds some goodies from the M Performance department.

These include black kidney grilles, carbon fiber front splitter and rear spoiler, a different rear diffuser (oddly, the car’s rear is not shown in the press pics), replacement engine cover and M rocker panel decals.

The 435i ZHP Edition will be available with an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual and a choice of two exterior colors, Alpine White or Black Sapphire Metallic.

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