BMW to offer diesels in US in 2008
11-29-2006, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='361756' date='Nov 29 2006, 04:05 PM
I dont understand what the big deal is about the diesel engines. I dont know to much about... diesel engines
Almost 7 USD per US Gallon fuel price and an entirely different and rewarding driving experience are two of the factors!
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11-29-2006, 07:50 AM
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In the UK, around 40% of new cars sales are diesel. Mainly for economy reasons, about 30% more MPG than petrol counterpart. All the ones I have driven do go well, different characteristics to petrol models, more low down power. My wifes Saab 1.8Tid (chipped) cruises at 70 at 2100RPM, 175BHP/370Nm, genuine 50+mpg since new. A bit noisy when stationary, but you cant tell when on the move. I'm a convert now, diesel next time for me..
Is Diesel fuel widely available in USA?
Is Diesel fuel widely available in USA?
11-29-2006, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='361756' date='Nov 29 2006, 11:05 AM
I dont understand what the big deal is about the diesel engines. I dont know to much about BMW diesel engines, is it because of the fuel economy, are do they perform better than there gasoline engine equals?
And he can easily get US 35-40 mpg on the Autobahn with moderate driving (i.e., not over 160 km/h).
He is still way above 20 mpg in the city.
In the end, everything is personal preference of course.
11-29-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Uk525i' post='361764' date='Nov 29 2006, 04:50 PM
.Saab 1.8Tid (chipped) cruises at 70 at 2100RPM...Is Diesel fuel widely available in USA?
My understanding is that in US only lastgen (high suphur) diesel is generally available and very few "City Diesel" outlets but new standards came into force 1st June 2006.
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11-29-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='361648' date='Nov 29 2006, 06:02 AM
Hopefully we'll get the 4.5 liter V8 from 745d.
Hope not.
Why would one need a heavy diesel V8 in the E60 when about the same power
can be delivered with a more than 200 pounds lighter six-in-line?
You should test drive a 535dA!
11-29-2006, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='361778' date='Nov 29 2006, 05:35 PM
Just so we in the U.S. know what we will be getting, can someone tell me what the hp/torque are on the most powerful turbodiesel sold in Europe (535d?).
http://e60.net/information/options/engines/
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='361772' date='Nov 29 2006, 12:04 PM
The 535d moves along at 90mph at 2000 rpm...
My understanding is that in US only lastgen (high suphur) diesel is generally available and very few "City Diesel" outlets ...
My understanding is that in US only lastgen (high suphur) diesel is generally available and very few "City Diesel" outlets ...
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Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='361778' date='Nov 29 2006, 07:35 PM
Just so we in the U.S. know what we will be getting, can someone tell me what the hp/torque are on the most powerful turbodiesel sold in Europe (535d?).
Audi will come up with a W12 diesel for its SUV with some 1000 Nm and 500 hp.
But those are baby engines,
get a Scania-engine with a 16 litre V8 with 3000 Nm and 620 hp - perfect for a E60.