AC Schnitzer has unveiled perhaps one of the coolest engine conversion ideas for the BMW 1 Series hatch; shoehorning in the 3.0-litre M50d tri-turbo diesel engine and calling it the 150d. The M50d engine, or more specifically, the N57S unit is only available in the X5 and X6 in Australia. […]
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BMW quad-turbo diesel ‘750d’ to produce 290kW/800Nm?
As has been previously reported, BMW is soon expected to show a flagship diesel engine for the new 7 Series ‘750d’, with four turbochargers. BMW already has a triple-turbocharged diesel engine, which generates 280kW and 740Nm – juicy enough to justify the addition of an ‘M’ badge on the M550d, […]
2012 BMW X6 M50d review (video)
The 2012 BMW X6 M50d is the only vehicle on the market at the moment that comes with three turbochargers under the bonnet (along with the X5 M50d). Yes, three turbochargers. That makes it a very unique package, and being a diesel, it offers intense levels of torque with great […]
2012 BMW X5, X6 M50d tri-turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW has announced a mid-life update for the 2012 BMW X6, and has launched the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo-diesel M Performance models in Australia. Starting with the new M Performance range, the M50d models come with a 3.0-litre triple-turbo-diesel straight-six engine producing 280kW and a whopping […]
BMW M: 40 years of race-bred road cars
This year, and this month, BMW M celebrates its 40th birthday. We thought we’d take a look at the history of BMW’s motorsport division, and some of the awesome cars it has produced over the years. According to the dictionary, the definition of a sports car is: a small, high-powered […]
2014 BMW M3 to get straight-six engine – confirmed
There has been a number of rumours and reports circulating lately, speculating the potential powerplant for the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. A straight-six engine has now been confirmed. Speaking with BMW enthusiast forum Bimmerpost, BMW president of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, confirmed that the next M3 will feature […]
2012 BMW X5 M50d and X6 tri-turbo diesel Australian prices announced
BMW Australia has announced pricing details for the new tri-turbo diesel 2012 BMW X5 M50d and 2012 BMW X6 M50d. These will be the only tri-turbo diesel BMWs to join the local lineup. Featuring a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers, the M50d X5 and X6 will be the […]
BMW M135i confirmed, M 7 Series tri-turbo diesel possible
Speaking with Car and Driver in the US recently, BMW M president Friedrich Nitschke has confirmed the BMW M135i is in the making. The production version will be “virtually identical” to the concept. BMW revealed the M135i concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It’s based on […]