BMW’s 500cc powerplant : A New Base in Engine Design
The BMW rumormill continues to churn and today, we have something new around a future BMW engine. Same BMW insider, Scott27, brings upfront some exciting news around a 500cc three-cylinder engine that will help BMW achieve their CO2 level goals.
“It is no secret that in terms of downsizing its CO 2 levels, BMW are moving to replace its current range of engines with new three, four, six and eight-cylinders.
The new three-cylinder will be part of a range of engines utilizing a new common 500cc per cylinder base design which also uses Direct-Injection and Turbo charging. This engine will be featured in many BMW models, but will not be perceived as a base engine or entry model.
“It is no secret that in terms of downsizing its CO 2 levels, BMW are moving to replace its current range of engines with new three, four, six and eight-cylinders.
The new three-cylinder will be part of a range of engines utilizing a new common 500cc per cylinder base design which also uses Direct-Injection and Turbo charging. This engine will be featured in many BMW models, but will not be perceived as a base engine or entry model.
The new 1 and 3 Series will receive it first, but other BMW/MINI models will also inherit this engine.
Forget about the terms associated with three-cylinders, such as weak or underpowered. This is a BMW engine and for a three-cylinder it will offer excellent refinement with a sporting edge plus delivers an excellent CO2 output.
A lighter engine will also contribute to a weight reduction in the car. The upcoming four-cylinder turbocharged engines in three range variants will also follow this procedure , The first TurboCharged four will be introduced in the new BMW 1er in 2011, and then follow into the BMW X3 which then follows the debut of the all new BMW 3er Sedan in late 2011.
The New range of Turbo charged engines will bring many new innovations for the first time in a new product launch and the 1er is that model.
The idea of using 500cc pe cylinder in future BMW engines which will rise from the 1.5 right up to a V8 will save resources in engine development costs and engine production.”
Forget about the terms associated with three-cylinders, such as weak or underpowered. This is a BMW engine and for a three-cylinder it will offer excellent refinement with a sporting edge plus delivers an excellent CO2 output.
A lighter engine will also contribute to a weight reduction in the car. The upcoming four-cylinder turbocharged engines in three range variants will also follow this procedure , The first TurboCharged four will be introduced in the new BMW 1er in 2011, and then follow into the BMW X3 which then follows the debut of the all new BMW 3er Sedan in late 2011.
The New range of Turbo charged engines will bring many new innovations for the first time in a new product launch and the 1er is that model.
The idea of using 500cc pe cylinder in future BMW engines which will rise from the 1.5 right up to a V8 will save resources in engine development costs and engine production.”
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