BMW M550xd

Started by 2007DBR9, Nov 25 2011 11:28 AM

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#1 2007DBR9

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Posted 25 November 2011 - 11:28 AM

Lots of rumours going around just now about this, what do you guys think?

For those that don't know, BMW are supposedly producing a new tri turbo (yes, 3 turbos!) 3.0 straight 6 diesel engine that is going to make it into the current F10.

Headline figures are 381bhp and 516lb ft.

The "x" part stands for all wheel drive (here in the UK we don't get these models) to get all that torque down properly, and if the 535d is anything to go by 35+ mpg should be attainable when not pressing the loud pedal.

Who knows what sort of power gains are to be expected, maybe 450+ bhp with a simple remap?

Should be a hell of a car if they actually make it, my only concern would be the long term reliability of the engine - I wouldn't like to be owner number 2 or 3 six years down the line and landed with a bill for 3 new turbos!

I can see the touring version being all the car you would ever need...

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Posted 25 November 2011 - 12:25 PM

I heard about this, should be awesome. They are also planning an electric turbo setup which will be crazy cool.

Yeah I think 516 lb ft torque should be all the go you'll need. :lol:

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Posted 05 December 2011 - 04:22 PM

Forgot about this thread!

So how is the electric turbo setup going to work?

They better use good turbos - replacements on modern diesels are expensive enough for one! If the turbo on my A4 blows it will probably be around the £2k mark for a new one to be fitted.

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Posted 08 December 2011 - 02:27 AM

BMW will be making the most of its new 3.0 liter, tri-turbo diesel unit as BMW Blog now reports the engine will be available in the 5-Series too.

The M550dx nomenclature came from a leaked supplier form for a model we have not seen before. The M-Sport Package 5-Series diesel (with xDrive) will likely feature around 400 PS (294 kW / 395 bhp) to maintain output at around the same level as the 550i (407 PS).

The new tri-turbo diesel, though, will first be introduced in the X6 xDrive 50d model which will debut in March 2012. It will also be featured in the upcoming, facelifted 2012 7-Series in the 750d variant...