This is an all new engine, and also uses BMW's TwinPower Turbo technology, or basically variable
turbine geometry which allows the engine to put out slightly higher power (about 7 - 8 bhp more), but still reduces consumption (and emissions) by 17 % according to manufacturer data.
The powerplant sets standards in various areas such as its aluminium crankcase, its common - rail direct injection and turbocharger with variable
turbine geometry which allow it to combine impressive punch with a further reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.
Not exact matches
The engine's compression ratio is a whopping 16 - to - 1 and the two variable -
turbine -
geometry turbos,
which sit on the outside of the V, generate up to 2.6 bar of boost.
More notable is the engine's torque curve,
which has been bolstered and broadened by the variable
turbine geometry system.
The unit has variable
turbine geometry (VTG) biturbo charging with a central turbo layout, but is equipped with sequential turbocharging,
which allows the engine to work as a biturbo or monoturbo, depending on the operating state.
Motorized by the three - liter V6 diesel with single - stage turbocharger and variable
turbine geometry, the X 350 d will provide 258 hp and 550 Newton - meters (avalaible between 1400 and 3200 rpm), numbers
which make it the most potent mid-size pickup ever.
Talking about the natural gas engine first, it is a 1.5 - litre petrol engine
which has turbochargers with variable
turbine geometry.
The new engine is equipped with a turbocharger featuring variable
geometry turbine vanes (VGT),
which are activated electrically.