BMW's New 6-Cylinder Engines
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BMW's new 3.0-litre 6-cylinder
engine gets a 20kW power boost
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With the implementation of the most comprehensive engine
project since the introduction of the first BMW automobile,
the German premium carmaker is presenting its brand-spanking
new 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder internal combustion engine,
codenamed the R6.
The new Beemer engine is a high-tech power unit with a composite
magnesium/aluminium crankcase, ValveTronic (BMW's variable
valve timing) and a myriad of further innovations.
With 63 kW/ltr and 1.18 kW/kg respectively, the basic BMW
power unit of the future has the highest specific power output
per litre and the lowest weight per horsepower in its class.
Weighing in at just 161kg, the new R6 is 7 percent lighter
than its predecessor, making it the world's lightest six-cylinder
engine.
Power output is up by 12 percent to 190kW or 258bhp, with
fuel consumption down by 12 percent.
BMW's 'R6' 3.0-litre Engine: Specifications
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Maximum Power
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190kW @ 6650rpm
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Maximum Torque
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300Nm @ 2500-4000rpm
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Weight
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161kg
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Capacity
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2977cc
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Compression Ratio
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10.7:1
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Fuel Grade
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87-98 RON (tested with 98 RON fuel)
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On a medium-term basis, BMW innovations relating to an individual
component become the technological benchmark of the entire
company and its products, spanning all series, markets and
client groups.
The BMW innovation ValveTronic, for instance, is already
featured on all BMW four-, eight- and twelve-cylinder power
units. For this reason it was only natural to apply this technology
to the six-cylinder engine. However, at the same time, the
power unit had to retain its weight and size.
In addition to BMW's new R6 naturally aspirated inline 6-cylinder
engine, the company has also released details of its upcoming
twin turbo diesel engine, which again displaces 3.0-litres,
but this time comes with forced induction in the form of twin
turbochargers.
BMW's Twin Turbo 3.0-litre Engine:
Specifications
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Maximum Power
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200kW @ 4400rpm
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Maximum Torque
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560Nm @ 2200rpm
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Weight
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228kg
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Capacity
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2992cc
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Compression Ratio
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16.5:1
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Fuel Grade
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Diesel
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The two new powerful engines from BMW will be used in a number
of applications, including the 5 Series, 3 Series, X5 and
X3 model ranges.
"We will keep our foot on the accelerator pedal, we
will continue to forge ahead,” said Dr. Helmut Panke,
chief executive of the BMW AG. New series, new models and
the opening up of new markets – BMW has impressively
underlined over recent years that when it comes to the brand
with the white and blue badge, actions speak louder than words.
In 2003, BMW achieved the highest sales figures ever, the
number of vehicles sold reaching 928,151.
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