The market launch of the first BMW M Performance Automobiles also sees the premiere of the most powerful diesel engine ever fitted in one of the brand’s models. The new unit shows BMW demonstrating its commitment to the development of ultra-sporty yet impressively efficient diesel powerplants. Globally unique technological highlights …
Read More »Video Animation – BMW Tri-Turbo Diesel Engine
A new official video gives us a visual of the technology behind BMW’s first tri-turbo diesel engine. At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, BMW will introduce the first four BMW M Performance Automobiles powered by the same tri-turbo engine: BMW M550d xDrive (sedan and touring), BMW X5 M50d and X6 …
Read More »Next generation BMW 7 Series to use carbon fiber extensively
From BMWBlog .com – To find out more interesting BMW news and stories, visit their site here. In a recent interview, BMW Board Member and R&D Chief Dr. Klaus Drager said that the next generation BMW 7 Series will make extensive use of carbon fiber materials to reduce weight and …
Read More »BMW M550d xDrive Test Drive by AutoExpress UK
UK publication AutoExpress had the opportunity to test drive the BMW M550d xDrive. Under the hood, this vehicle is powered by a new M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology that gives the six-cylinder in-line diesel engine a maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp and peak torque of 740 Newton meters (546 …
Read More »Video – First F30 335i (N55) Dyno Results Are In. Underrated From Factory.
This is the first 2012 BMW 335i (F30) dyno run and results. Tested on an AWD Dynojet with linked AWD rollers. The baseline numbers came out to: 270whp and 273wtq. On a normal rear roller only system the numbers would be about 5-10 hp higher given the less roller weight …
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