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01-25-2012, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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BMW M550d (F10 / F11) Info, Specs, Dyno, Media
BIMMERPOST NEWS First BMW M Performance Automobiles Revealed: M550d (F10 / F11) With its BMW M Performance Automobiles, BMW M GmbH is adding four newly developed models to its product range. These cars come with a significant boost in performance and hallmark M precision in the interplay of the powertrain, chassis and aerodynamics – coupled with unrestricted everyday utility and high levels of efficiency. The BMW M550d xDrive, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d models will have their world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (8 – 18 March 2012). The market launch of the BMW M Performance Automobiles starts just a few weeks later. The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring models will be available in German showrooms from 12 May 2012, with the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d following on 16 June 2012. Below are the selling prices of the BMW M Performance Automobiles in Germany, including VAT (19%): BMW M550d xDrive - 80,800 EUR BMW M550d xDrive Touring - 83,750 EUR The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring models will be built at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, which also manufactures the other models of the BMW 5 Series range, the BMW 6 Series models and the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. The BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d will be produced at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the USA, the competence centre for BMW X models within the BMW Group’s global production network. At a glance:
M Performance TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine
M Performance TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine. Premiere: Six-Cylinder Inline Diesel Engine With Three Turbochargers. The market launch of the first BMW M Performance Automobiles also sees the premiere of the most powerful diesel engine ever fitted in one of the brand’s models. The new unit shows BMW demonstrating its commitment to the development of ultra-sporty yet impressively efficient diesel powerplants. Globally unique technological highlights open the door to a new dimension in power development. The six-cylinder in-line engine developed for the BMW M Performance Automobiles uses its 2,993 cc displacement to generate maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp, giving the new diesel unit a specific output of 93.6 kW/127.3 hp per litre of displacement. No less imposing is the engine’s maximum torque of 740 Newton metres (546 lb-ft), all of which the driver will find on tap as low down as 2,000 rpm. Playing a central role in this increase in power is M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology. For the first time, a BMW engine will feature three turbochargers. The size, arrangement and interplay strategy of the turbos are designed to guarantee maximum power delivery across a wide rev band. The system comprises two relatively small turbochargers and one large turbo, which join forces precisely to deliver the amount of power required. According to the driving situation, the low moment of inertia of the small turbochargers is exploited to the full to deliver razor-sharp responses, while the link-up with the large turbo is maximised to generate as much charge pressure as possible. Output and Torque Diagrams. M550d Sedan and Touring Technical Specs
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...and so it begins today with these pics. Very nice, particularly the M550d which I really like. It needs to be named something else though. Without an "M". It has M credentials but it's not an M.
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It seems like BMW wants to fill every void in between each of their lineups/cars/models. It is what it is, it'll take some time to get used to the name.
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Love the idea, but adding an M logo to the beginning of the model designation? Seems out of touch with the audience. It's something we've all made fun of people for doing for decades.
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I really love the interior. Too bad us Americans don't get trick Alcantara interiors...
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THe engineers can ad as many turbos as they want, the sound of these engines will still be sh.... And....let's be honest, he who can afford an 80K+ car will be able to pay the price for a few litters more in terms of consumption....and get the sound on top. And useless to talk about emission standards.....this is all just holly sh....something invented but the politicians to make people believe that diesel engines are cleaner than gas engines......hahaha! |
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X6 LCI it's about time. Looks good.
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what the hell is this bullshit....what about the people that drop a shit load more money for a legit M car....x6m..x5m..?! they get the same interior, similar performace and same exterior look for a lot less of a price? sigh!
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If BMW is not careful they're gonna run out of the alphabet. I don't care about the rest of the letters. Just stop using M. Or just use it where appropriate.
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So awesome!!! The Wheels they are using have an R8 style to them! So amazing!!!
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I guess that M was feeling lonely. So the transformation of the M brand to join the AMG and S/RS club is well under way.
I honestly do not see anything from an engineering standpoint that would justify an M letter. However, BMW can charge a lot more for "M Performance" than for ZMP and ZSP put together. Milk it. Meanwhile I just saw my neighbor cruse in the unreleased M 335is. LOL. Let the argument begin about what a real M is. |
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Nothing says "M" better than turbos, diesel engines, AWD, and automatic transmissions!
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