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It's no surprise that BMW is extremely excited about the introduction of its four new M Performance Diesel models; so excited in fact that they've forgot to check the spelling of the word "precision." We'll overlook the irony of a spelling error on that particular word, and instead enjoy the epic sounds of BMW's new, tri-turbo diesel models showing off just how sporty and powerful they are.
Unfortunately we won't be seeing these M Performance Diesel models on U.S. roads anytime soon, but we can continue to hope that BMW might bring their 3.0L inline-six, tri-turbo setup sometime over to the States. With 376-hp and 545 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic, the M550d xDrive sedan and touring, the X5 M50d and the X6 M50d may be our wishes for years to come.
But for now, you'll just have to settle with the video below. Even if it means wondering what the word "precison" is.
After months of rumors and speculation, BMW has made its new 3.0L six-cylinder, inline diesel engine official, packing what they're calling M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, which is a misnomer since it sports three turbochargers. The system works by using two smaller turbos to deliver more responsive power down low in the rpm range, with a large turbo to add top-end thrust.
The new diesel powerplant will put out 381-hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, exactly the same specs that have been rumored for months now. It also features BMW EfficientDynamics technology, including Auto Start-Stop function and ECO PRO mode.
The M Performance diesel models announced are the M550d xDrive sedan, M550d xDrive Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d. And as we stated in the title, none of these models will be making their way to America. All models will come with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Performance figures for the M Performance diesel models are impressive across the board, with the M550d xDrive Sedan reporting a 0-62 mph time of just 4.7-seconds while the Touring model comes in at 4.9-seconds. The X5 M50d will hit 62-mph in just 5.4-seconds while the X6 M50d is a tad quicker at 5.3-seconds. What is even more impressive is that the M550d will average around 44-mpg while the X5 M50d will do 37.7-mpg and the X6 M50d will do 36.7-mpg.
Not since the original 1978-81 M1 (shown) has BMW's performance division offered a bonafide supercar, yet as the performance envelope is pushed further with the division's other offerings, the idea to launch a halo, bespoke model has been gaining traction.
Yet, despite enthusiasm from within the ranks of M division, including development boss Albert Biermann, it's currently proving tough to convince management at BMW itself to green light such a project. Currently, the resources are available to build the car but it simply isn't considered a profitable exercise especially given BMW's current business strategy which requires that each model in the product portfolio make money.
"We have the skills and we'd love to do it," Biermann said recently. "We've discussed it several times but [so far] we've never been able to make the business case."
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