The new 2.0-liter petrol unit will debut on the BMW X1 xDrive28i while many other models are on the waiting list to benefit from the new engine. The new 2.0 TwinPower Turbo unit is able to develop 245 horsepower at 5000 rpm while the Germans announced a torque of 350 Nm available at 1250 rpm. [...]

BMW continues the tradition of wins at the “International Engine of the Year Award” competition. BMW imposed on four categories of the eleven of the competition and has four engines in the first eight ranked 2,3,5 and 7. BMW is the most reputable manufacturer of cars and engines in this competition with 50 prizes won [...]

The 2010 Engine of the Year contest has concluded and while our favorite Bavarian car maker hasn’t had an overall win or a performance related win the trophies earned are quite amazing. The judges at the fabled competition gave BMW a prize for three categories, four if you’re willing to count the Mini Cooper S’s [...]

The new three-cylinder engine from BMW will not team the entry-level versions of 1 Series, but will team with the mid range models. A source from the company said that the new BMW three-cylinder engines are not for entry-level versions of its models. The new three-cylinder unit with direct injection will not be available on [...]

BMW and PSA Peugeot-Citroen will continue their cooperation in engines, following soon to release on the market a 2.0-liter gasoline engine that will equip both the 3 Series, Peugeot 508 and Citroen C5. The connection at the engines level of the BMW Group and PSA Peugeot-Citroen will continue successfully also in the near future, when [...]

BMW will launch in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new tri-turbo diesel engine, capable to develop 354 horsepower and 700 Nm, engine which is expected to equip X5 and X6 models. BMW is currently developing a new diesel engine, which is preparing to break existing patterns in terms of power and consumption. Bavarians [...]

A sketch of the latest patent registered by BMW, reveals the German’s intentions to revolutionize hybrid’s segment with a new chassis that uses the energy of two conventional engines, not one. After the design of the future Mini Countryman was betrayed by the drawings submitted for patent’s validation, another manufacturer made public sees its future [...]

BMW is working on a heat recovery technology that will turn heat generated by the engine into electricity. This system could reduce fuel consumption by up to 8%. BMW engineers have revealed information about their plans on Efficient Dynamics program, which are including reused heat engine to generate electricity. The system is designed to conserve [...]

With the official photos of the 2009 BMW Z4 E89, we can start talking about the official details that BMW wanted us to know. The car will be available in three different forms. The first version will run on a 2.5 liter engine with delivers 204 horse power with the help of 6 cylinders. The [...]

In its 15th year of existence, the list of Ward’s 10 Best Engines is home of two BMWs. On 2nd and 3rd place we can see the 3.0 liter turbocharged DOHC I-6 from BMW 135i Coupe and the 3.0 liter DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel from 335d. The only engine which was considered to be better was [...]