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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Posted on DR: All BMW M-cars to go forced induction http://bit.ly/BmzaP
Posted on DR: All BMW M-cars to go forced induction http://bit.ly/BmzaP
Am 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?
Am 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?
Wonder how long it will take Ferrari to follow suit?
As for blowers in F1, well…
Wonder how long it will take Ferrari to follow suit?
As for blowers in F1, well…
This new turbo idea – is it part of the power plant sharing thing BMW have with Merc?
This new turbo idea – is it part of the power plant sharing thing BMW have with Merc?
@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.
@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.