LCI 520D - auto start stop?
04-17-2007, 01:08 AM
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I noticed in the latest BMW magazine that it states that all 4 cylinder manual engines now come with Auto Start Stop feature. The feature that stops the engine when waiting at lights and automatically starts it again as soon as you depress the clutch. Can any new owner of a LCI 520d manual confirm this as I have not seen it mentioned in any other 5 series literature.
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04-17-2007, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='414665' date='Apr 17 2007, 10:18 AM
Remember that the LCI 520d engine is being superseded in September.
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Ahhh, so you think this is an innovation for the September engine.. Nevermind..I've already orderd for a May delivery....
04-17-2007, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jimb0' post='414668' date='Apr 17 2007, 10:46 AM
Ooh! What are they replacing it with?
I belive it is a 177Hp 400Nm engine.. Worth the wait if you have more patience than me!!
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Originally Posted by wired' post='414672' date='Apr 17 2007, 12:23 PM
I belive it is a 177Hp 400Nm engine.. Worth the wait if you have more patience than me!!
On the subject of 400Nm 2.0d engines... in this months german car press they are showing pictures & write-ups about the bi-turbo 2.0d engine, which is expected to have around 200hp and 400Nm. It uses a similar approach as the 535d bi-turbo engine. No mention of when it will be in the 5er though...
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Originally Posted by wired' post='414662' date='Apr 17 2007, 11:08 AM
I noticed in the latest BMW magazine that it states that all 4 cylinder manual engines now come with Auto Start Stop feature. The feature that stops the engine when waiting at lights and automatically starts it again as soon as you depress the clutch. Can any new owner of a LCI 520d manual confirm this as I have not seen it mentioned in any other 5 series literature.
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On the subject of 400Nm 2.0d engines... in this months german car press they are showing pictures & write-ups about the bi-turbo 2.0d engine, which is expected to have around 200hp and 400Nm. It uses a similar approach as the 535d bi-turbo engine. No mention of when it will be in the 5er though...
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Originally Posted by jimb0' post='414715' date='Apr 17 2007, 03:33 PM
Ahh. I don't feel so bad about just having ordered an e61 520d now. 400Nm would have been something.
Sounds good, but maybe not destined for the 5 given the spec of the 525d?
Sounds good, but maybe not destined for the 5 given the spec of the 525d?
Coming back to the original post - sorry for the hijacking! - I don't think I'd want to have my diesel engine starting and stopping the whole time. I'd end up feeling like James Bond's martini... shaken not stirred. Do they already have this feature in other 5er engines?
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Originally Posted by fantomas' post='414712' date='Apr 17 2007, 02:27 PM
To the best of my knowledge, auto start-stop will only be available with auto transmission.
Have a look at the text in this extract from the latest BMW magazine. Definately states 4 cylinder manuals. Guess I'll fine out when I take delivery of the thing.
I see the point about the Martini moment though!! Just wont put the car in neutral.