BMW Inline-Six Diesel Returning to America
Earlier, we announced that the BMW 320d was confirmed to be heading to America, featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder with 180-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.
The turbocharged diesel four-cylinder won’t be the only diesel powerplant heading to America from the German automaker however, as we have learned that a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo Diesel inline-six will also join the lineup. BMW announced that the larger diesel engine will feature 255-hp but did not release any torque figures.
It will be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW claims it’ll see “significant mileage improvements” over the current 35d engine found in the 3-Series and X5. Both announced diesel engines will utilize SCR to reduce emissions in order to make them 50-state legal. Though the automaker didn’t say which models will be powered by the 3.0-liter diesel, we expect it to be seen in future X3 and 5-Series models.
[Source: Bimmer File]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I'd love a 320d, but only as a coupe.
Been watching these 5 series perform in Europe for years. I want one!