BMW 6-Series To Get Twin-Turbo Diesel

CAR Online is reporting that BMW is set to install their 3.0-liter twin-turbo diesel into its 6-series coupe later this year. The force-fed oil-burner is the same one BMW uses in the 5-series sedan and the very same 535d that AB Green's Mike Magda got to drive (if briefly) during the LA Auto Show last year. That 535d sibling hustles to 60 mph from a standing start in just 6.5 seconds, thanks in large part to its 413 lb-ft of torque. That's even more torque than is found in the range-topping M6 (a measly 383). Although horsepower is considerably lower at 272 vs. the 500 found in the M6, we expect the fuel mileage benefits to appeal to many with gas prices holding high.
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1970toyotamarc - 2/20/2007 4:28:14 PM

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A diesel luxury GT that will take 6.5 seconds 0-60. Stick a hybrid in there, watch the 0-60 times fall with increased mpg. Much better way to go.

Lexus - 2/20/2007 11:02:12 PM

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Yes! Porsche is following Toyota footstep, I belief VW or BMW is rumor to make hybrid of their own too. It hard being a role model you know, but someone has to do it;)

Kostin - 2/21/2007 5:06:49 AM

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BMW already developed Hydrogen vehicle,much better than Japanese hybrids.When BMW will copy engines from Toyota it will be the end of the world.

razzy23 - 2/21/2007 11:31:07 AM

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Agreed!!!!!