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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Video: BMW M550d tri-turbo diesel tested by Chris Harris
The new BMW M550d 5 Series uses an all-new triple-turbo diesel engine developed by M Division. Overall power output reads like a meaty V8 spec sheet, with 280kW and a whopping 740Nm. The power is sent through BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. The engine will be available in the BMW […]
Video: BMW M550d M Performance tri-turbo diesel explained
BMW has released an interesting video outlining the workings of the new BMW M Performance tri-turbo diesel engine, found in the BMW M550d and X5 and X6 M50d. The new engine is, as far as we know, the first mainstream triple-turbo diesel vehicle ever made. It uses the turbochargers as […]
2012 BMW X6 facelift unveiled, in Australia Q3
BMW has revealed the facelifted 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 BMW X6 M, just after unveiling the new M Performance Automobile tri-turbo diesel lineup. Only minor tweaks have been made to the BMW X6 for the update. It comes with a slightly revised front bumper bar with relocated and redesigned […]
BMW M Performance Automobiles to be unveiled at Geneva show
BMW M has announced it will launch a new range of BMW M Performance Automobiles at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Vehicles such as the anticipated BMW X6 M50d and M550d are expected to be part of the lineup. The performance brand will introduce a new product line […]
BMW M550d and BMW X6 M50d more details emerge
Some more details are being spread about the new BMW X6 M50d and BMW M550d models. Both will feature a triple-turbo performance diesel engine. (BMW X6 M shown) The first new vehicle to use the new engine is set to be the BMW M550d xDrive all-wheel drive sedan. It’ll make […]