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Next-gen BMW 3 series to get turbo three, better aero, hybrid powertrain

The next generation of BMW's 3-series looks like it will get some major revisions when it arrives in about two years. The new model is expected to be the first in the range to get new turbocharged three cylinder engines in both gas and diesel variants. The three-cylinder engines will likely be 1.5-liter units that are essentially half of the latest generation's inline sixes. BMW's current six-cylinder diesels use a sequential dual turbo setup with small and large blowers to give quick response and better top end power. The new engines ... Read more →

BMW launches low-CO2 316d: 118 g/km Xavier Navarro

BMW has decided to engage futher the European low-CO2 market segment with the launch of the BMW 316d. The 316d uses the same powertrain as the 116d and gets remarkably low CO2 emissions of just 118 ...

BMW working on range of 3-cylinder engines? Jeremy Korzeniewski

According to a report on Sky Motoring in the UK, BMW is working on a new range of 3- and 4-cylinder engines for use in its next-gen 1 Series, 3 Series and Z2 Roadster. If there is indeed an ...

BMW reduces fuel consumption by 5% on 3-series with dual clutch trans Sam Abuelsamid

BMW is launching a refreshed version of its mainstream 3-Series sedan this fall with tweaked front and rear styling. On the mechanical side, we already know about the coming 3.0L dual turbo diesel ...

Frankfurt Preview: The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 runs on LPG Jeremy Korzeniewski

We're not so sure that we like the name of this car, but we like the fact that it can run on alternative fuels. The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 is capable of running on standard gasoline or liquidified ...

Next-gen BMW 3 series to get turbo three, better aero, hybrid powertrain 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

The next generation of BMW's 3-series looks like it will get some major revisions when it arrives in about two years. The new model is expected to be the first in the range to get new turbocharged three cylinder engines in both gas and diesel variants. The three-cylinder engines will likely be ...

BMW launches low-CO2 316d: 118 g/km 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

BMW has decided to engage futher the European low-CO2 market segment with the launch of the BMW 316d. The 316d uses the same powertrain as the 116d and gets remarkably low CO2 emissions of just 118 g/km. In both cars, BMW uses a detuned version of its 4-cylinder 2.0 liter diesel engine, found in ...

BMW working on range of 3-cylinder engines? 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

According to a report on Sky Motoring in the UK, BMW is working on a new range of 3- and 4-cylinder engines for use in its next-gen 1 Series, 3 Series and Z2 Roadster. If there is indeed an inline-three engine in the pipeline, we'd be shocked to see it installed in BMW's bread-and-butter 3 Series, ...

BMW reduces fuel consumption by 5% on 3-series with dual clutch trans 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

BMW is launching a refreshed version of its mainstream 3-Series sedan this fall with tweaked front and rear styling. On the mechanical side, we already know about the coming 3.0L dual turbo diesel for the U.S. market. One other change that's coming is the addition of a 7-speed dual clutch ...

Frankfurt Preview: The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 runs on LPG 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We're not so sure that we like the name of this car, but we like the fact that it can run on alternative fuels. The AC Schnitzer GP3.10 is capable of running on standard gasoline or liquidified petroleum gas (LPG). The aforementioned name translates this way: GP stands for Gas Powered, the 3 is ...


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