BMW Z4. autoevolution.com
TEMPO Interactive, Munich: Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) re-create a breakthrough. After the beginning of last week's pair of new engine capacity of 2,000 cc turbochargher the xDrive 28i variant of the BMW X3, now that the manufacturer would assert that machine transplanting into other variants.
As reported by autoevolution.com, Saturday (22 / 1), two variants that will be equipped with newer machines that are variants of the BMW Z4 Roadster and the BMW 5 Series.
"The machine was brand-new 3,000 cc engine replaces the six-cylinder in line, and combined with fuel-saving devices," call the manufacturer.
Only, BMW has not been mentioned with certainty when the two variants with the latest machines that will be released. However, the new engine was installed in the second planned by the end of this atahun or early 2012.
So what kind of brand-new 2,000 cc engine performance in the later variants of the BMW Z4? There is no definitive answer. However, the facts show, the same engine installed in BMW X3 xDrive28i capable of spraying power up to 245 horsepower and torque of 350 Newton meters (Nm).
"To be sure, this engine is lighter and more compact than the six-cylinder engine. As a result, more economical fuel consumption 16 percent and lower emission levels," said BMW.
On the other hand, the BMW Z4 that uses the old engine is 3,000 cc six-cylinder level of acceleration from rest to a speed of 100 kilometers per hour (kpj) within 5.8 seconds.
When using the brand-new machine, this car accelerates to 100 kpj kecepaan it in just 5 seconds.
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