Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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My BMW 330i Wagon and the Infamous Three Stage Intake Manifold
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In Engines, Featured Posts, on April 29th, 2013

The day started at about 3AM with a quick trip to the gas station, the ATM and, of course, a pit stop at the 24-hour Starbucks located off of SR-210. My destination was clear: south Miami but getting there would … Continue reading
BMW Classic offers faithful replica of the BMW 328 gearbox
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In Engines, on April 17th, 2013

For owners of automotive collectors’ items bearing the BMW logo, BMW Group Classic is the first port of call in the search for replacement parts. The current range on offer through its affiliated BMW Classic Center comprises some 40,000 components … Continue reading
Confirmed: Fisker Atlantic powered by BMW’s 4-cylinder turbo engine
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In Engines, on October 4th, 2012

Fisker Atlantic made its debut last week at the 2012 New York Auto Show, but production plans are yet to be finalized. Despite the uncertainty around the launch date, the company is moving forward with its plans and signed an … Continue reading
Report: BMW bringing 3-cylinder engines in the U.S.
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In Engines, on October 2nd, 2012

BMW is looking to bring three-cylinder engines in the United States. According to Automotive News, and somewhat not surprising, the new highly efficient three-cylinder banger will be offered in the next generation MINI that comes to the U.S. sometimes in … Continue reading
BMW unveils new 3-cylinder 1.5 liter diesel and petrol engines
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In Engines, on September 14th, 2012

The New BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engine family – technologies powering the future, new engine family with 1.5 litre BMW TwinPower Turbo engine. Since the spring of 2007, the BMW Group has had the most comprehensive concept for the consistent … Continue reading
EuropeanAutoSource Dyno Day Results & Photos
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In Engines, on September 11th, 2012

California-based tuner EuropeanAutoSource hosted a Dyno Day this past Saturday where 22 BMWs showed up throughout the day to put their engines to the test on their Dynoject 224xLC. The day started at 8:00 with the temperature already in the … Continue reading
N54 Engine warranty extended to 8 Years/82,000 Miles (Wastegates Only)
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In Engines, on August 16th, 2012

In 2010, BMW was hit with class action suit on the N54 turbo engine for defective High Pressure Fuel Pumps and turbo chargers. We have first covered the BMW N54 fuel pump issues in early 2008 and the article has … Continue reading
Hartge promises 438 HP for tri-turbo diesel engine
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In Engines, on July 25th, 2012

German tuner Hartge is preparing to launch their own power kit for BMW’s first tri-turbo diesel engine. Based on the popular 3.0 liter inline-six (N57D30), but with an extra turbocharger, the innovative powerplant produces, in standard form, 381 horsepower and … Continue reading
UK BMW engine plant builds three-millionth engine
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In Engines, on June 10th, 2012

Today, the three millionth engine has been produced at the BMW Group’s UK engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham. The milestone power unit – a 1.6 four-cylinder petrol engine – will be despatched to the MINI plant at Oxford, … Continue reading