BMW 328i engine more powerful than BMW says

[Seether]

"... Equipped with BMW's new twinpower twin-scroll turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder N20 engine, BMW specifies its power rating in North America at 240 bhp (179 kW / 243 PS) and 260 lb-ft (350 Nm).

Using an EAS (European Auto Source) Dynojet 224xLC, the 328i produced 226 hp (169 kW) and 230 lb-ft (312 Nm) torque measured at the wheels with 91 octane gasoline. This equates to a crankshaft horsepower rating of approximately 265-272 hp (198-203 kW) / 270-277 lb-ft (366-376 Nm) torque - an increase of 25-32hp (19-24 kW) and 15-22lb-ft (20-30) over the official figures. This calculation assumes a 15-17% drivetrain loss."


Read more: http://www.worldcarfans.com/1120215...ul-than-bmw-says---dyno-results#ixzz1mZZ5JLiE

 

[Twinz]

328 will be cracker to drive...cant wait to see the new 3 series here :joy:

 

[msm]

Was chatting to someone who test drove the car at Gerotek today and he was really, really impressed with the 328i, so those figures could very well be realistic.

 

[Karthik]

Can't wait for daddy to pick up our 328i . :rollsmile:

 

[Julz]

That's impressive.These figures with great fuel consumption should make for a perfect car.I'm shure the Tuners will flog to the car immediately.

 

[Diablo Jnr]

That's really impressive...128i :idea:

 

[msm]

On a side note, I read an article saying that the X3 will also receive the same engine soon (as the 328i). Looks like BMW is killing off the NA 3.0-6 across the range. But if the performance of the new one is anything to go by, looks like it won't be missed much.

I guess it makes cars like the E46 M3 even more special, because that engine would be the highlight of BMW's 6 cylinder "glory" years.

 

[Yuvan]

raise:raise:raise:

 

[bimmer330]

Agree. BMW does under rate some models like my M3 eating 330i. In my dreams.:fishwack:

 

[pimpassdaddy]

Gonna miss that deep tone exhaust note... Especially in an auto BMW. My brother's 330i sounds :inlove: