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BMW Announces M Performance Diesels

Discussion in 'Diesels' started by eheath, Jan 16, 2012.

  1. austingreen

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    That seems to weaken the M brand, but its not like the X6 should get normal M treatment. Their were rumors of a PHEV M3 a year ago. That would be a greener M.
     
  2. Tideland Prius

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    Thanks for all the diesel updates btw!

    That could be interesting. Focus on smoothing out the powertrain and all of that torque can result in some tyre-shredding numbers but just like performance hybrids, you can still take it to work without it emptying your wallet (well.. relatively since some of the vehicles cost a pretty penny anyway).
     
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    The M3 is already greener than a Prius.



    :D

    But these numbers are staggering... They are on par or better than most stage 1 ECU tunes (ECU tuning + bigger intercooler and turbo)...

     
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    True, but the hybrid x6 has 440hp, with a v8 + motors, it is rare for a M to have less horsepower than the eco version:D I'm sure the M is less expensive too.:eek:
     
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    i have m3 diesel and i will never use any other engine, it is the best
     
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    But there is no M3 diesel.