Desert530

We all heard about the new 630i and its engine, I was told that the 3.0 engine that will come on the 630i will have more horse power than the older 3.0 engines. Also the new 530i will have the new engine as well.
I was told that it is only a different chip that gives that boost in power.
not sure but the existing 530 has 231hp and the new one should be something around 258.

Does anyone know if we can purchase that chip, can people like me upgrade?

colejl

It's more than a different 'chip'!

You could still chip your engine but I don't think you'd see the same gains... (I reckon about +15hp tops)

zag

It is a new magnesium alloy casing engine with valvetronic technology and lighter in weight. It's more than just chipping i think.
Sure you can chip the M54 engine to get to 258 hp, I think the new engine has better low end torque. Right Mervderv?

paasan

The engine is completely renewed.. the chip would probably not help the slightest bit

northernmonkey

I have the new N52 3.0i engine in my car and as has been said it is a totally new engine....apart from the fact its a 3.0i litre i think that is where the similarities end. I previously had a 2003 E60 with the old 3.0i and they are totally different in terms of performance and responsiveness. I today just finished running mine in and for the first time since I got the car 3 weeks ago went into DS mode and pushed the engine past 4500 rpm and used kickdown all i can say is

oh and the new engine is also returning a combined mpg of 31.7 at the moment which i am very impressed with.

ISUK

Well it was.... until you engaged DS mode and pushed the engine past 4500 rpm and used kickdown

Merv the Derv

It is a new magnesium alloy casing engine with valvetronic technology and lighter in weight. It's more than just chipping i think.
Sure you can chip the M54 engine to get to 258 hp, I think the new engine has better low end torque. Right Mervderv?
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Spot on Zag

E60Speed

All 530i since March production have the same 190KW engine as the 630i

Its a totally new engine , not a upgraded old one

northernmonkey

Well it was.... until you engaged DS mode and pushed the engine past 4500 rpm and used kickdown
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sadly this is true....but then again living in SE of england the amount of times there is actually enuff traffic clear, speed camera/police laser trap free road to actually let the car stretch its legs are few and far between so only the occasional blast :'( but at least that means fuel econ stays respectable

Iceman

It's not a chip, it's a complete new engine. You can't upgrade, you'd have to switch engines...