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10-14-2008, 12:35 AM
*reference: bmw.com*
v8s, v10s, and v12s are going to be a thing of the past...let's take a look at where BMW is headed at =)...
A milestone for the future.
BMW EfficientDynamics a million times over.
Thanks to the consequent reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels, BMW EfficientDynamics has been able to reach yet another milestone: more than 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide are already equipped with fuel-saving technologies as standard which is further proof that environmentally friendly mobility and driving pleasure are anything but mutually exclusive. Our incentive - an even more efficient future.
Only at BMW is gold green.
Awards for BMW EfficientDynamics.
The numerous international awards won by BMW EfficientDynamics underline its success and help us to innovate further. The "Grüne Lenkrad" for environmentally friendly technologies, the "World Green Car of the Year" award for the BMW 118d, the "Auto 1 von Europa" from the magazine "Auto-Bild", the "Paul-Pietsch-Preis" from the magazine "auto, motor und sport" for especially innovative developments in the car industry, the "Goldene Öltropfen", the "Innovationspreis" from "AutoScout24", first place in "Top Auto", the "Autorevue Award" for innovation, the "Große Österreichische Automobilpreis" and the "Green Heroes" award for six of our models from the British magazine "What Car?" are just some of the titles that acknowledge our measures to reduce emissions and increase driving pleasure.
Efficient Technologies
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/efficient_dynamics/phase_2/technologies/engines/_shared/img/4cylinder_petrol_hpi.jpg
Four-cylinder petrol engine.
How many kilometres are there in a litre? 17.2, if you're driving a BMW 116i. That's 5.8 litres per 100 km in accordance with the EU norm. Thanks to continual engine optimisation as part of the BMW EfficientDynamics concept, BMW drivers are now leading the way when it comes to economy. In the blink of an eye, High Precision Injection ensures that no less than 200 injections are supplied - just one of the numerous BMW EfficientDynamics innovations that helps significantly reduce fuel consumption and emission levels.
Four-cylinder diesel engine.
The four-cylinder diesel engines are a perfect example of how BMW EfficientDynamics can help continually improve engine performance. The engine block is made of aluminium and offers optimised combustion chamber geometry while the third-generation common rail fuel injection system introduces the diesel into the combustion chamber at remarkably high pressure - up to 1,600 bar - and with outstanding precision, using state-of-the-art piezo injection technology. The sum of these technologies is what makes the notable difference: significantly reduced CO2 emissions of 119 g/km (for the BMW 118d with manual transmission) to 145 g/km (for the BMW 120d with automatic transmission) yet higher performance levels. Both engines are fitted with a diesel particle filter as standard and comply with EU4 emissions regulations.
The six-cylinder petrol engine with Twin Turbo.
Athleticism and efficiency go hand in hand - as our six-cylinder petrol engine proves. Thanks to High Precision Injection, it gets the most out of every drop of fuel. HPI sends a cloud of precisely blended fuel/air mixture to the spark plug, where it is surrounded by colder air. Combined with the benefits of twin turbo technology, it makes for greater refinement, better performance and lower fuel consumption. By using two small turbochargers instead of a single large one, the twin turbo system ensures boost is available right across the rev range.
The six-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo.
The perfect synthesis of power, fuel efficiency and smoothness: the straight six-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo delivers lag-free acceleration and pulls strongly all the way up to 5,000 rpm. Experience it in the BMW 335d Coupé, for instance, and discover just how athletically and efficiently it performs on the road. A true star among diesels.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/efficient_dynamics/phase_2/technologies/engines/_shared/img/4cylinder_diesel_variable_twin_turbo.jpg
The four-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo.
Never underestimate the power of diesel. The BMW 123d is the world's first four-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo. In the engine block, now made solely of aluminium, two different-sized turbochargers are deployed sequentially to dispense extra power right across the rev range. Together with third-generation common rail injection, they push output up to a remarkable 150 kW/204 hp. And keep fuel consumption levels down to just 5.2 litres per 100 km.
If the engine's not running, it's not using any fuel.
The Auto Start Stop function automatically switches off the engine when the car is at a standstill and in neutral, then restarts it as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal again. Fitted for example to all BMW 1 and 3 Series models with a four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, the Auto Start Stop function helps reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.
Power from your brake pedal.
With Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW EfficientDynamics points the way to a more energy-efficient future. As soon as you brake or take your foot off the accelerator, the kinetic energy is captured and fed to the battery. This reduces the amount of power the battery takes from the engine and hence lowers fuel consumption. When the driver presses the accelerator, on the other hand, the alternator is decoupled from the drivetrain. With fewer components drawing power from the drivetrain, more of the engine's output can go into accelerating the car.
A turn for the better.
Every movement requires energy, this is why Electric Power Steering only acts when it is needed. To give you more bends per litre, an electric motor is used to assist the steering. However, unlike conventional hydraulic systems, Electric Power Steering is supported by an electric motor which helps to ensure that energy is only used during actual steering manoeuvres. If the steering wheel is kept in a constant position when driving straight ahead or cornering, the electric motor is inactive and therefore does not use any energy.
Open to increased efficiency.
A constant airflow through the radiator increases air resistance and affects aerodynamics. Electrically controlled vents in front of the radiator open and close the cooling air inlets so that the vents are only opened if cooling air is required. When the vents are closed, air resistance is reduced, as is fuel consumption.
It pays to listen to recommendations.
Changing gear at the right time can result in significant fuel savings. In the 1 Series, 3 Series and 5 Series models with a six-speed manual transmission for example, the gear shift indicator conveniently displays which gear you should select to increase fuel efficiency in your direct line of vision. Depending on your driving style, the system gives recommendations on how to go up and down the gears more effectively.
Attention to detail.
Normal tyres are constantly flexed during use, which costs energy and therefore fuel. Tyres with reduced rolling resistance employ special materials in the tread and side sections which reduce flexing and consequently fuel consumption - on every straight and in every bend.
v8s, v10s, and v12s are going to be a thing of the past...let's take a look at where BMW is headed at =)...
A milestone for the future.
BMW EfficientDynamics a million times over.
Thanks to the consequent reduction of fuel consumption and emission levels, BMW EfficientDynamics has been able to reach yet another milestone: more than 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide are already equipped with fuel-saving technologies as standard which is further proof that environmentally friendly mobility and driving pleasure are anything but mutually exclusive. Our incentive - an even more efficient future.
Only at BMW is gold green.
Awards for BMW EfficientDynamics.
The numerous international awards won by BMW EfficientDynamics underline its success and help us to innovate further. The "Grüne Lenkrad" for environmentally friendly technologies, the "World Green Car of the Year" award for the BMW 118d, the "Auto 1 von Europa" from the magazine "Auto-Bild", the "Paul-Pietsch-Preis" from the magazine "auto, motor und sport" for especially innovative developments in the car industry, the "Goldene Öltropfen", the "Innovationspreis" from "AutoScout24", first place in "Top Auto", the "Autorevue Award" for innovation, the "Große Österreichische Automobilpreis" and the "Green Heroes" award for six of our models from the British magazine "What Car?" are just some of the titles that acknowledge our measures to reduce emissions and increase driving pleasure.
Efficient Technologies
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/efficient_dynamics/phase_2/technologies/engines/_shared/img/4cylinder_petrol_hpi.jpg
Four-cylinder petrol engine.
How many kilometres are there in a litre? 17.2, if you're driving a BMW 116i. That's 5.8 litres per 100 km in accordance with the EU norm. Thanks to continual engine optimisation as part of the BMW EfficientDynamics concept, BMW drivers are now leading the way when it comes to economy. In the blink of an eye, High Precision Injection ensures that no less than 200 injections are supplied - just one of the numerous BMW EfficientDynamics innovations that helps significantly reduce fuel consumption and emission levels.
Four-cylinder diesel engine.
The four-cylinder diesel engines are a perfect example of how BMW EfficientDynamics can help continually improve engine performance. The engine block is made of aluminium and offers optimised combustion chamber geometry while the third-generation common rail fuel injection system introduces the diesel into the combustion chamber at remarkably high pressure - up to 1,600 bar - and with outstanding precision, using state-of-the-art piezo injection technology. The sum of these technologies is what makes the notable difference: significantly reduced CO2 emissions of 119 g/km (for the BMW 118d with manual transmission) to 145 g/km (for the BMW 120d with automatic transmission) yet higher performance levels. Both engines are fitted with a diesel particle filter as standard and comply with EU4 emissions regulations.
The six-cylinder petrol engine with Twin Turbo.
Athleticism and efficiency go hand in hand - as our six-cylinder petrol engine proves. Thanks to High Precision Injection, it gets the most out of every drop of fuel. HPI sends a cloud of precisely blended fuel/air mixture to the spark plug, where it is surrounded by colder air. Combined with the benefits of twin turbo technology, it makes for greater refinement, better performance and lower fuel consumption. By using two small turbochargers instead of a single large one, the twin turbo system ensures boost is available right across the rev range.
The six-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo.
The perfect synthesis of power, fuel efficiency and smoothness: the straight six-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo delivers lag-free acceleration and pulls strongly all the way up to 5,000 rpm. Experience it in the BMW 335d Coupé, for instance, and discover just how athletically and efficiently it performs on the road. A true star among diesels.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/efficient_dynamics/phase_2/technologies/engines/_shared/img/4cylinder_diesel_variable_twin_turbo.jpg
The four-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo.
Never underestimate the power of diesel. The BMW 123d is the world's first four-cylinder diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo. In the engine block, now made solely of aluminium, two different-sized turbochargers are deployed sequentially to dispense extra power right across the rev range. Together with third-generation common rail injection, they push output up to a remarkable 150 kW/204 hp. And keep fuel consumption levels down to just 5.2 litres per 100 km.
If the engine's not running, it's not using any fuel.
The Auto Start Stop function automatically switches off the engine when the car is at a standstill and in neutral, then restarts it as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal again. Fitted for example to all BMW 1 and 3 Series models with a four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, the Auto Start Stop function helps reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.
Power from your brake pedal.
With Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW EfficientDynamics points the way to a more energy-efficient future. As soon as you brake or take your foot off the accelerator, the kinetic energy is captured and fed to the battery. This reduces the amount of power the battery takes from the engine and hence lowers fuel consumption. When the driver presses the accelerator, on the other hand, the alternator is decoupled from the drivetrain. With fewer components drawing power from the drivetrain, more of the engine's output can go into accelerating the car.
A turn for the better.
Every movement requires energy, this is why Electric Power Steering only acts when it is needed. To give you more bends per litre, an electric motor is used to assist the steering. However, unlike conventional hydraulic systems, Electric Power Steering is supported by an electric motor which helps to ensure that energy is only used during actual steering manoeuvres. If the steering wheel is kept in a constant position when driving straight ahead or cornering, the electric motor is inactive and therefore does not use any energy.
Open to increased efficiency.
A constant airflow through the radiator increases air resistance and affects aerodynamics. Electrically controlled vents in front of the radiator open and close the cooling air inlets so that the vents are only opened if cooling air is required. When the vents are closed, air resistance is reduced, as is fuel consumption.
It pays to listen to recommendations.
Changing gear at the right time can result in significant fuel savings. In the 1 Series, 3 Series and 5 Series models with a six-speed manual transmission for example, the gear shift indicator conveniently displays which gear you should select to increase fuel efficiency in your direct line of vision. Depending on your driving style, the system gives recommendations on how to go up and down the gears more effectively.
Attention to detail.
Normal tyres are constantly flexed during use, which costs energy and therefore fuel. Tyres with reduced rolling resistance employ special materials in the tread and side sections which reduce flexing and consequently fuel consumption - on every straight and in every bend.