CAR GARAGE | BMW M550d xDrive (2013) | The sporting focus of the BMW xDrive and BMW M550d M550d xDrive Touring is highlighted by Bespoke modifications to the power transfer, chassis components and design. The outstanding power of the tree-turbo straight-six diesel engine is translated into thrilling driving dynamics with impressive precision. This allows the 5-Series Performance-based BMW M Automobiles to offer the diesel driver not only supreme power, but also remarkably agile handling and predictable, controllable responses when exploring dynamic Their Limits. The new and globally unique M Twin Power Turbo technology Performance Gives the six-cylinder in-line diesel engine powering the BMW xDrive and BMW M550d M550d xDrive Touring maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp and peak torque of 740 Newton meters (546 lb-ft ). The engine's instantaneous and sustained wave of torque allows it to lay down benchmark performance values for diesel-powered executive cars.
The BMW xDrive Sedan M550d goes from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds, while the BMW xDrive Touring M550d records 4.9 seconds for the same sprint. The diesel technology developed exclusively for the BMW M Automobiles Performance Gives the New Arrivals also a convincing head start in terms of efficiency. The BMW xDrive and BMW M550d M550d xDrive Touring benefit, Among other things, from the pace-setting efficiency of an eight-speed Sports automatic transmission with high long gears, precisely graded responses and minimum converter slip. The BMW xDrive and BMW M550d M550d xDrive Touring also come with Brake Energy Regeneration, need-based operation of ancillary units, water active flap control and a disengage able air conditioning compressor.
The high efficiency of diesel technology also ensures extremely low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. BMW has played a major role in the burgeoning appeal of the diesel engine, developing the which units have time and again raised the bar in terms of sports performance and efficiency. The first of the new BMW M Performance Automobiles - founding a product category focusing on sporty driving pleasure - are powered by a diesel engine. Fitted in the BMW M550d xDrive, BMW xDrive M550d Touring, the BMW X5 and BMW X6 M50d M50d, the 2.993 cc engine generates maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp.
The configuration of the transmission management system for the BMW M Automobiles Performance promotes dynamic acceleration. The eight-speed Sports automatic transmission offers the driver two automated shift programs - D and S modes - as well as the option of changing gears manually (in M mode). Manual mode allows the driver to change gears sequentially using either the gearshift lever or the paddles on the steering wheel. In If the driver activates the manual mode using the gearshift lever, the transmission holds the selected gear until the engine's revs hit the limiter.
The engine developed for the BMW M Automobiles Performance represents a new high water mark in the history of diesel engines Illustrious at BMW. The premium car maker has Offered customers diesel-powered models since 1983. A host of prestigious awards - Such as the Engine of the Year Award - and the impressive success of diesel-powered BMW models on the track headlines the company's unrivaled expertise in the development of diesel technology.
