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Old 02-10-2006, 01:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New Engines from BMW?

Autobild has some news on future super-engines from BMW, mainly for the 3 and 5-Series. First of all, the already notorious 4-liter V8 from the Motorsport division for the new M3 (425 hp).

A range of turbocharged gasoline engine seems to be in the works. These should be denoted by the initials "tis" or "ti" depending on the "sportiness" of the model. There's talk of a 275 hp 4 cylinder engine and a 375 hp 6-inline.

In the end, the super-diesels. Autobild says that BMW wants the 4 cylinder 2 liter diesel engine to go over the 200 hp limit (soon!), while the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder engine should gain two new power steps (250 hp and 300 hp). Autobild doesn't say which of these engines will be a twin-turbo system like the 535d.
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If you think about it, the 4 liter V8 with 425 hp is not some phenomenal achievement compared to the engines BMW has in their lineup at the moment. It yields 106hp/liter ... a Euro version of the s54 from the e46 M3 puts out 343hp out of 3.2 liters. That's 107hp/liter ... and that's ... well, more.
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If you think about it, the 4 liter V8 with 425 hp is not some phenomenal achievement compared to the engines BMW has in their lineup at the moment. It yields 106hp/liter ... a Euro version of the s54 from the e46 M3 puts out 343hp out of 3.2 liters. That's 107hp/liter ... and that's ... well, more.
Exactly my thoughts

Edit: just looked at the article. Things are worse than I thought: it says the engine displacement will be 4.4 liters.

Only 96.6 hp/liter

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Yeah, the v8 sounds like a mess to me. But that 200+ hp i4? NA diesel, I'm assuming, or the near 200 turbo i4 doesn't sound too bad.


But I want to know about the spread of this power/torque. You know, are we talking an s2000 200+hp, or a power "plateau" rather than a curve...
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I've always liked BMW's engines not requireing a turbo. Turbos can give a funny 'disconnected' feeling, at least to me. It's not always about the HP number... I hope they keep it clean, but that's not up to me!
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I am very sorry to announce that SpooldUp our wish woun't come true.

Cheack this out [http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/artic...w_biturbo.asp]

BMW Biturbo 3.0-liter Engine
Source: BMW | Published: February 20, 2006

Backing up its global success with the innovative 507 bhp V10 powerplant for the M5 and M6 super cars (2005 Engine of the Year), and the VALVETRONIC magnesium-aluminum straight-six engines introduced in 2005, BMW is set to tear the wraps off a production-ready biturbo version of its acclaimed petrol-powered six-cylinder.

Retaining the familiar 3.0-litre capacity, the new all-aluminum engine boasts a pair of turbochargers, each feeding a trio of cylinders.

When combined with the efficiency and flexibility of acclaimed BMW VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS technology, the new engine is able to produce an immense 300 bhp of power and 295 lb-ft of torque.

It is armed with a Table Mountain-like torque profile that defies the term curve. Peak torque of 295 lb-ft is delivered between 1,500 rpm and 5,800 rpm and the engine boasts a 7,000 rpm red line.

The biturbo six-cylinder has the same power and more torque than the muscular 4.0-litre V8 engine fitted to the 740i.

The new engine further entrenches BMW as the manufacturer of the world’s most intelligent, advanced and dynamic engines for the enthusiast driver.

However, in keeping with BMW philosophy, the substantially enhanced performance does not come at a substantial cost to the environment. Fuel consumption, previously a bug-bear of high-performance turbo-charged engines, has been radically reduced thanks to high-precision direct petrol injection, used for the first time on a BMW six-cylinder motor. The V12 powered BMW 760i/Li features direct petrol injection for its 6.0-litre engine.

A further traditional turbo-engine wrinkle has been ironed out by BMW engineers: turbo lag. In the new engine, this has been completely removed, thanks to low inertia turbochargers.

The driver need only brush the accelerator pedal to receive an immediate surge of power and performance, as the engine delivers an electrifying response.

While turbocharger technology is almost as old as the internal combustion engine itself, in combination with cutting-edge high-precision direct petrol injection technology BMW engineers were able to write a new and exciting chapter in the history of forced-induction.

The foundation for all this power and torque is drawn from the exemplary characteristics of the magnesium-aluminum 3.0-litre engine which is rated at 262 bhp. This in itself is quite outstanding for a normally aspirated engine. Compared with the proven 3.0-litre normally aspirated magnesium-aluminum engine, the all-aluminum engine featuring new biturbo technology increases overall output by approximately 15 percent. Peak torque shoots up by an even more impressive 30 percent.

The resulting 300 bhp and 295 lb-ft of torque deliver outstanding thrust and driving power all the way across the rev range.

The only way to achieve such an increase in power and performance with a normally-aspirated engine would be to significantly increase engine size, which would also mean a corresponding increase in weight and the negative effects on the car’s overall balance.

The BMW combination of turbocharger technology with high-precision petrol injection is a particularly efficient way to meet even greater demands in terms of output and torque.

And for comparison, the new straight-six biturbo weighs about 155 lbs less than an approximately equally powerful eight-cylinder normally-aspirated engine displacing 4.0 liters. That is about the same weight as a moderately sized passenger.

Direct petrol injection also offers a significant fuel consumption saving of about 10 per cent compared with a similarly powerful turbocharged engine that uses regular fuel injection.

Turbines made of high heat-resistant special steel can withstand temperatures of up to 1,050 °C and therefore do not need the cooling effect of extra air flow. Particularly under full load, this means a significant decrease in fuel consumption.

High-precision fuel injection allows an even more exact dosage of fuel as well as a higher compression ratio – ideal conditions for increasing engine efficiency and significantly reducing fuel consumption.

All this is made possible by the central position of the piezo-injector between the valves. Fitted in this position, the innovative injector opening to the outside is able to distribute fuel in a conical burst ensuring particularly smooth distribution of fuel within the combustion chamber.

Apart from its low weight and class-leading fuel economy, the new biturbo engine is able to offer yet another unique BMW feature. This is supreme smoothness and refinement, precisely the virtue which has made BMW straight-six power units the benchmark for refined drive technology, acknowledged the world over.

Indeed, the natural perfection of the straight-six layout gives the engine perfect balance in terms of free mass forces, avoiding vibrations even at high engine speeds.

A further important point is that this turbocharged version of BMW’s six-cylinder comes with the same hollow, extra-light camshafts as on the normally-aspirated engine, as well as an electrically driven coolant pump operating only as required.

Developing this new straight-six with biturbo technology, BMW is opening up a new chapter in the long history of the turbocharged engine, which dates back to 1905 and the work of Swiss engineer Alfred Büchi. Initially turbo-charged engines were restricted to marine and aircraft engines. It was only much later that the technology migrated to cars. BMW began its association with turbocharged road cars with the now famous 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo road car.

BMW will announce at a later date which of its vehicles will receive this new engine.


I realy hope that BMW N/A glory days our not over!
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