BMW has just announced an updated more powerful version of its 3.0L twin-turbo six-cylinder diesel engine. The new engine offers a cool 306hp (228kW), and in typical diesel fashion, impresses with 443lb-ft (600Nm) of torque. At the same time, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by four percent compared to the previous version.
Larger cars are likely to be the first beneficiaries of the new engine. The European 735d is expected to get the engine first, followed by the 535d and 335d. Other 35d models, such as the X5 xDrive 35d could also get the powerplant.
However, it's not yet clear when BMW plans to roll the new engine out.
And since BMW only just introduced a version of the previous engine with U.S. legal after-treatment systems in late 2008, it seems unlikely that the U.S. will receive the upgrades in the near future.
Larger cars are likely to be the first beneficiaries of the new engine. The European 735d is expected to get the engine first, followed by the 535d and 335d. Other 35d models, such as the X5 xDrive 35d could also get the powerplant.
However, it's not yet clear when BMW plans to roll the new engine out.
And since BMW only just introduced a version of the previous engine with U.S. legal after-treatment systems in late 2008, it seems unlikely that the U.S. will receive the upgrades in the near future.
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