If it was a race, the 3 Series diesel’s reputation could keep pace with the sedan itself. It’s racing along untrod ground, redefining diesel and crashing diesel’s stereotypes for being noisy, slow and dirty. Like the Midas Touch, BMW has the ability to turn anything it touches into gold. As the future continues to forecast greener cars, BMW’s diesel production rolls smoothly into the limelight. They are known for their efficiency, high levels of torque (leagues beyond what gas-powered chassis’ can produce) and lower emissions.
So it’s exciting news that BMW has recently confirmed production of the 5 Series tuned M diesel sedan. It’s expected to have ridiculously high-levels of torque, somewhere in the neighborhood of 650 lb-feet (the gas-powered M5 is rated at 500 lb-ft). To handle that volume of torque, it is almost guaranteed that this diesel will be equipped with all-wheel-drive.
It’s likely that this engine will find its way in upcoming X5 and X6 models. The real question is, what will this new 5 Series be named? The Detroit Bureau has suggested 550dM or 550dXM.
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Since the late ’20s, BMW has created a wide variety of four-cylinder engines – some of which, like the original M3 engine, are among the most revered in the industry. Recently it seems that the 6-cylinder has stolen the show from the 4-cyl., but it looks as though the 4-cylinder is fighting back, and this time, stronger (and more efficient) than ever…
The new 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine is one fierce powerhouse, and now it’s out on the loose. The Z4 sDrive28i, complete with new engine, debuted for the first time on American soil just last week at the NYC Auto Show.
Smaller in size than the former naturally aspirated inline 6-cylinder engine, this all-new 4-cylinder engine is still unrivaled in performance. In fact, it boasts 260 lb-ft of torque, which is 30% more than its 6-cylinder equivalent. The maximum output of its 240-hp is achieved at 5,000 rpm – that’s 1,500 rpm lower than a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. Encased in an all-aluminum crankcase, it’s also lighter and more compact. Plus, the combination of TwinPower Turbo technology and higher torque even increases its efficiency. With powerful and efficient performance like this, BMW’s smallest engine will surely take your breath away.
So, what are your thoughts on the new 4-cylinder?
Woodcliff Lake, NJ …Performance breeds excitement and the BMW Performance Edition for the 2011 335i xDrive Sedan ensures that new car buyers are in for that extra thrill beyond the outstanding performance that can already be realized with these exciting vehicles. Customers can now option their vehicles with a special BMW Performance Edition (option code ZMZ) that includes an all-new Power Kit, black kidney grilles and a “BMW Performance Edition” badge for only $550. The BMW Performance Edition for the 335i highlights a Power Kit which consists of engine tuning software (no additional hardware):
• Increases the engine power output from 300 hp to 320 hp and torque from 300 lb ft to 317 / 332 lb ft (manual / automatic transmission); this is the same horsepower rating as the 335is!
• Acceleration from 0-60 mph is 0.2 seconds faster than the standard model and 0.5 seconds faster than the standard model from 50 mph to 75 mph.
• Emissions and fuel consumption ratings are unaffected by the power upgrade.
• Black kidney grilles and a BMW Performance Edition badge will visually identify these Performance Edition vehicles from other 3 Series vehicles.
The BMW Performance Edition is offered only for a limited time on 335i Sedans through the end of 2011 which will ensure that owners of these vehicles will belong to a very special club of performance purists.
BMW is also pleased to announce that the contents of the BMW Performance Edition will be made available to existing 135i and 335i customers. Pricing to purchase the contents of this edition as a retrofit will be announced in August 2011.
An example of an LCD screen
LCD? It stands for Liquid Crystal Display. If you haven’t seen it in the latest TVs you can look for it in the next generation 5 and 7 Series BMWs. It is the technology to be used in the driver’s gauge display that includes the speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel levels, and oil temperature.
The aesthetic value of a new gauge system is desirable, but BMW primarily wants to be innovative, and to create new, better ways to display crucial, pertinent information to the driver. For example, if the car is in Sport mode, the tachometer will automatically be displayed front and center. Customer customization will be available but kept to a minimum to ensure ease-of-use.
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BMW of North America announced that the free Pandora® internet radio iPhone app, the first third party app approved for the new BMW Apps feature, is now live and available for download at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Beginning today, all MY 2011 and 2012 BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps option will be able to stream Pandora internet radio through the iPhone app. Once the iPhone is connected to the vehicle, the Pandora personalized radio functions are operated by the vehicle’s existing controls. The Pandora integration, like the BMW Connected app features, is seamless.
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BMW’s fuel-efficient, speedy electric car is going to debut in the near future. Introducing the BMW i8: a car that looks like one of those futuristic cars you see in science fiction movies. It looks like Hollywood agreed because they chose it to be featured in the upcoming Mission Impossible 4. Read More
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