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11-11-2006, 06:11 AM
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Hmmmm .... Interesting note in Motor Trend (Dec 06 issue).
Before the new 7 series comes to the U.S. (late 2008 as a 2009 model), "BMW will try selling the current 7 here with the maker's 4.0 liter turbodiesel V-8."
Anyone know the stats on this power plant?
Might BMW do the same in the E60?
Before the new 7 series comes to the U.S. (late 2008 as a 2009 model), "BMW will try selling the current 7 here with the maker's 4.0 liter turbodiesel V-8."
Anyone know the stats on this power plant?Might BMW do the same in the E60?
11-11-2006, 08:27 AM
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What!? I didn't even know there was a turbodiesel V8. That is news there!
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Interesting how the picture indicates BMW is incorporating the bulging wheel arches from the new MB S-Class.
Does anyone know if BMW has any plans for hybrids? It seems they get better fuel economy with less greenhouse emissions vs. petrol, so I would consider one. Its odd that Lexus/Toyota and Honda are the only brands with a decent selection of these engines in the U.S.
Does anyone know if BMW has any plans for hybrids? It seems they get better fuel economy with less greenhouse emissions vs. petrol, so I would consider one. Its odd that Lexus/Toyota and Honda are the only brands with a decent selection of these engines in the U.S.
11-11-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='354942' date='Nov 11 2006, 04:27 PM
Interesting how the picture indicates BMW is incorporating the bulging wheel arches from the new MB S-Class.
Does anyone know if BMW has any plans for hybrids? It seems they get better fuel economy with less greenhouse emissions vs. petrol, so I would consider one. Its odd that Lexus/Toyota and Honda are the only brands with a decent selection of these engines in the U.S.
Does anyone know if BMW has any plans for hybrids? It seems they get better fuel economy with less greenhouse emissions vs. petrol, so I would consider one. Its odd that Lexus/Toyota and Honda are the only brands with a decent selection of these engines in the U.S.
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Diesel technology has come a LONG way and should have been made available in the US with the same availability that Europe has. The fact is that these vehicles consume HALF the fuel a Benzine/Gasoline vehicle use and embracing this technology and it would be a positive thing for the overall consumption of fuel. Diesel also doesnt leave the driver with any underwhelming feeling behind the wheel - you can get awesome performance from these engines and still save on fuel costs!
Visiting Europe and seeing high consumption offenders such as the Grand Cherokee Ltd or the Range Rover in Diesel configurations that are several years old frustrates me....we still dont see them in the US. :thumbsdown:
rant over.
Visiting Europe and seeing high consumption offenders such as the Grand Cherokee Ltd or the Range Rover in Diesel configurations that are several years old frustrates me....we still dont see them in the US. :thumbsdown:
rant over.
11-12-2006, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt BMW California' post='355122' date='Nov 11 2006, 10:57 PM
Diesel technology has come a LONG way and should have been made available in the US with the same availability that Europe has. The fact is that these vehicles consume HALF the fuel a Benzine/Gasoline vehicle use and embracing this technology and it would be a positive thing for the overall consumption of fuel. Diesel also doesnt leave the driver with any underwhelming feeling behind the wheel - you can get awesome performance from these engines and still save on fuel costs!
Visiting Europe and seeing high consumption offenders such as the Grand Cherokee Ltd or the Range Rover in Diesel configurations that are several years old frustrates me....we still dont see them in the US. :thumbsdown:
rant over.
Visiting Europe and seeing high consumption offenders such as the Grand Cherokee Ltd or the Range Rover in Diesel configurations that are several years old frustrates me....we still dont see them in the US. :thumbsdown:
rant over.
and thus aren't 50 state legal. The combination of low sulfur diesel and some ongoing development on the emissions issues should see the diesels over in the US in the next year or two - and hopefully sooner.
11-16-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='355197' date='Nov 12 2006, 08:58 AM
Trouble is that all current BMW and Mercedes (inc the new 07 Bluetec) diesels still fail the CARB emissions regulations in California (and the 2 or 3 other big markets that follow CAR and thus aren't 50 state legal. The combination of low sulfur diesel and some ongoing development on the emissions issues should see the diesels over in the US in the next year or two - and hopefully sooner.
and thus aren't 50 state legal. The combination of low sulfur diesel and some ongoing development on the emissions issues should see the diesels over in the US in the next year or two - and hopefully sooner.
11-17-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HughH' post='357043' date='Nov 16 2006, 08:13 PM
Not only that,but according to many MB new 07 Bluetec diesel owners. finding the right fuel for their cars (ultra low emission sulphur) right now is a venture as they cannot run on the old low sulphur fuel. Let's hope things get better. A combination of electric/diesel to me sounds better than the dreamed hydrogen cars.
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