German carmaker BMW unveiled two new generation of diesel engines, which will be more powerful, the car will accelerate quickly, but will consume less fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. The BMW 520d "mounted engine power increased to 140kW / 190hp, but the appetite for fuel dropped to 4,1l / 100km. The new BMW 518d with 110kW / 150hp unit that develops the 100-kilometer run away with just 4.2 liters of diesel, says the company's press release.
"Efficiency - one fifth of the strongest features of the BMW models. For fuel economy and dynamic driving these models are bestsellers in their respective segments. We believe that the fifth series sedan and the Touring version with the new engine will maintain the same success "
Fuel consumption, which is close to the hybrid model, and the dynamism of the BMW 5 Series reaches the engine features BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, eight-speed "Steptronic" automatic transmission, brake energy recovery system, and other systems.
Although the new 2-liter 4-cylinder engine is nearly 10 percent. economical BMW models with these aggregates maintained their dynamic properties. BMW 518d sedan to 100km / h in 9.5 seconds and the BMW 520d sedan reaches the same speed over 7.9 seconds.
Gearbox knows what the gear
Fuel-efficient driving as a "Steptronic" automatic transmission, coupled with a navigation system - it is mounted in such luxury cars as the Rolls Royce Wraith. The navigation system according to the data and assess the road ahead before approaching the turn already knows the gear on. This system not only provides a cost effective and efficient ride, but also enhances driving comfort. Also with this gearbox BMW 518d and 520d 'to 100 km / h in 0.1 and 0.2 s.
The new engines are owned by BMW EfficientDynamics and will be produced by the new BMW modular platform. It created the new engine blocks are cast in aluminum, and 2 kg packs will be lighter and engine
sound - more enjoyable.
The BMW 518d and the BMW 520d will be available with the understanding of all-wheel drive system xDrive.
