BMW 750d Introduced With Quad-Turbo Diesel Engine
The BMW 750d has been officially introduced, and it is powered by a quad-turbo diesel engine.
The engine was announced earlier this month at the 2016 Vienna Engine Symposium and as expected, the 7 Series is the first model to benefit. Its output comes in at 400 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque, allowing the flagship sedan to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds, an improvement of 0.3 seconds over its predecessor. The engine is mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW claims average fuel consumption is down 11 percent.
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In light of the massive Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, BMW also revealed details on how the quad-turbo diesel engine works. The six-cylinder engine has an exhaust treatment system that includes a diesel particulate filter and NOX storage catalytic converter, which are positioned in a combined housing close to the engine. It also has a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system with AdBlue injection.
The BMW 750d xDrive and BMW 750Ld xDrive will be available in Europe starting July, but North American availability has not yet been confirmed. Expect pricing for the models to be announced closer to their launch.
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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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