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BMW introduces the M variant in the range 5 Series diesel and it does through the front door. And that is to launch the new range BMW M Performance, the sports division of the Bavarian brand has developed the most powerful diesel engine ever installed in a model of the brand, and not only that, because it is the first BMW engine with three turbochargers. This is a new six-cylinder of 2,993 cc. An engine that develops 381 hp, with a specific output of 127.3 hp per liter, and maximum torque of 740 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
With this engine comes a new range of models made by BMW xDrive M550d both as a family sedan, the BMW X5 and BMW X6 M50d M50d, a quartet that was officially presented at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show to be held between 8 to 18 March 2012, but did not begin to reach the market until late spring. Specifically, the first models of M550d M550d xDrive xDrive Touring and will be available in German dealerships as of May 12, 2012, while the X5 and X6 M50d M50d is scheduled to arrive a month later.
The strategy includes three turbos has been developed following a multi-stage concept, so they interact together to ensure maximum power delivery across a wide rev range.
But in addition to high performance, this new technology also manages to hold off consumption. Proof of this is that the BMW xDrive M550d accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds and approves a combined average consumption of just 6.3 l/100 km. While the Touring version completes the 0 to 100 in 4.9 seconds and consumes 6.4 l/100 km on average. Regarding the figures obtained by the SUV BMW X5 and BMW X6 M50d M50d, that are equally or more dramatic as steelmaking achieve a 0 to 100 km / h in 5.4 and 5.3 seconds respectively, with an average consumption of 7.5 and 7.7 l/100 km.
In addition to said motor, the new models share a BMW M Performance Sport Automatic gearbox and eight-speed drive system xDrive intelligent all. Besides the fact that each receives the appropriate modifications to conventional versions to suit its sporty character.
Advertised prices for the German market are:
BMW xDrive M550d € 80,800
BMW xDrive Touring M550d € 83,750
BMW X5 M50d € 82,300
BMW X6 M50d € 85,800
The German manufacturer goes to the Geneva Motor Show BMW M 135i with the Concept, the pre-series to be more sporty variant of the new 1 Series.
The compact takes on a much more sporty with the new bumper with three large openings for better engine cooling, and a skirt characteristic of the M series
In side view can be seen that the term loses five doors to become the first next-generation 1 Series three-door. In addition, a line with the characteristic colors of the M sport division runs through the side. The mirror housings are painted in “gray iron” and the windows framed by a black line.
The specific design of the rear, stands out for the bottom section of the skirt with a dark metallic finish which integrates the two tailpipes in dark chrome plated.
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They wanted to give the BMW 135i M with a heart according to the characteristics of the vehicle. At the moment it is not known or the engine or the exact power, but the brand has advanced to its six-cylinder engine is a gasoline powered M Power Performance Twin Turbo, which delivers an output of more than 300 hp to the rear wheels .
Has a specific suspension and a braking system with tweezers M sports blue. Here is a glimpse through the double-spoke 18-inch wheels design M.