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The power unit of the BMW 535i Gran Turismo is the first turbocharged
engine to feature a map-controlled oil pump which, taking up less energy,
makes a further contribution to motoring efficiency. Yet a further point is that
the new straight-six power unit with turbocharger, High Precision Injection and
VALVETRONIC, does not require sulphur-free fuel and may therefore be used
without problems the world over. The final point is that the engine naturally fulfils
both the EU5 emission standard in Europe and the ULEV II standard in the USA.
Unique: eight-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo and
High Precision Injection.
The top engine in the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is the truly unique V8 with
turbocharging and High Precision Injection. Displacing 4.4 litres, this eight-
cylinder already to be admired in the BMW X6 xDrive50i and the BMW 750i
now also offers its maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp in a speed range
between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm in the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. Proudly
bearing the name BMW TwinPower Turbo, the engine develops maximum
torque of 600 Newton-metres/442 lb-ft all the way from 1,750 to 4,500 rpm.
As the world’s only gasoline engine of its kind, this V8 comes with two
turbochargers and catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows
of cylinders. The big advantage of this arrangement is compact dimensions
with optimised cross-sections on the components involved in the charge cycle
process, minimising pressure losses on both the intake and exhaust side.
The driver will experience this superiority through the spontaneous and
direct response to every movement of the gas pedal ensured thanks to this
configuration by the extremely short and flow-efficient ducts leading to the
turbochargers.
The all-aluminium power unit of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo offers a truly
incomparable, dynamic and, at the same time, comfortable rendition of the
qualities typical of an eight-cylinder. It combines superior torque and muscle
from low engine speeds with an impressive surge of continuous power all the
way to top speed. Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h comes in just
5.5
seconds and ample power reserves are readily available at all times also
at higher speeds. Top speed, finally, is limited electronically to 250 km/h or
155
mph.
BMW TwinPower Turbo for a long and continuous flow of power.
The power and performance of this unique V8 results primarily from the
particular turbocharger concept exclusive to BMW. This unique construction
principle with two turbochargers not positioned at the outside, but rather
| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 530d, BMW 535i, BMW 550i, BMW F07, BMW Gran Turismo, Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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