BMW’s next chapter may be electric, but it’s not exclusively electric. As the Neue Klasse family of cars prepares to redefine the brand’s EV lineup, the Bavarians are keeping a wide powertrain portfolio alive —…
The N55 engine debuted in the late 2000s. It was an evolution of the N54 twin-turbo inline-six, which would largely be replaced over the span of the 2010s. During that time period, it found its…
In an era where electrification dominates BMW’s long-term roadmap, the company hasn’t entirely closed the book on internal combustion. During a recent conversation with Bernd Körber, head of BMW product management, we asked about the…
Since launching in 2015, BMW’s B58 inline-six has become a true backbone for the brand—and beyond. Across 41 distinct model applications, it has powered everything from the 3 Series to the 7 Series, and even…
The BMW S50 is one of the most legendary straight-six engines to come from BMW M. Produced in the 1990s, it powered the E36 M3 in Europe and other markets, delivering a mix of high-revving…
At a time when many performance brands are reconfiguring their powertrains to meet stricter emissions regulations, BMW M is taking a different path. According to a recent Autocar interview with M division boss Frank van…
In an industry sprinting toward electrified vehicles, BMW is taking a cautious approach. While rivals scramble to reshape their entire product lineups to balance out EVs and ICE models, BMW is doubling down on their…
When BMW introduced the N20 engine in 2011, it marked a significant pivot in the brand’s approach to powertrain design. Downsizing from naturally aspirated six-cylinders to a turbocharged four-cylinder, the N20 was BMW’s answer to…
When a recent quote from Dr. Mike Reichelt, head of BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, hit the internet, it kicked off a fresh wave of speculation. Reichelt hinted to TopGear that the next BMW M3 would…
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