23.03.2009
BMW’s M Division looks set to abandon it traditional naturally aspirated engines to improve efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
We already know – thanks to a small cock-up with the X6 M microsite’s coding – that the new monster SUV will feature a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 with around 550bhp when it comes out later this year. The next generation M5 is going to use the same motor (it arrives 2010) – meaning it will be more powerful than the E60 V10 but also much more fuel and CO2 efficient. The smaller engine should be lighter, too.
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DriversRepublic (The DR Team)
March 23, 2009Posted on DR: All BMW M-cars to go forced induction http://bit.ly/BmzaP
DriversRepublic (The DR Team)
March 23, 2009Posted on DR: All BMW M-cars to go forced induction http://bit.ly/BmzaP
Mark McTavish
March 23, 2009Am I right in thinking BMW M Division are yet to implement DFI on any of it’s cars? Certainly seems to helped power/emissions for Porsche and Lamborghini?
Mark McTavish
March 23, 2009Am I right in thinking BMW M Division are yet to implement DFI on any of it’s cars? Certainly seems to helped power/emissions for Porsche and Lamborghini?
Alz
March 23, 2009Wonder how long it will take Ferrari to follow suit?
As for blowers in F1, well…
Alz
March 23, 2009Wonder how long it will take Ferrari to follow suit?
As for blowers in F1, well…
Tony
March 31, 2009This new turbo idea – is it part of the power plant sharing thing BMW have with Merc?
Tony
March 31, 2009This new turbo idea – is it part of the power plant sharing thing BMW have with Merc?
judah 777
April 9, 2009@Mark McTavish -
The 6-cylinder motor in the 130i/330i/630i and all the turbo motors i.e. 135i , 750i all have Direct Fuel Injection.
judah 777
April 9, 2009@Mark McTavish -
The 6-cylinder motor in the 130i/330i/630i and all the turbo motors i.e. 135i , 750i all have Direct Fuel Injection.