BMW 1 Series Receives A 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder Twin Turbo Diesel Engine

BMW is announcing a lot of ’green’ news today for its model lineup. The 2008 BMW lineup will now have 22 models that achieve over 48mpg while emitting 140g/km or less of CO2 as well as increased performance. As we just reported earlier, the BMW 6-Series will get a powerful diesel-powered 635d. BMW also announced the new 123d for its 1-series range.

The BMW 123d is powered by a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine that produces an outstanding 201 horsepower. That gives the BMW 123d the ability to do 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds with a fuel-economy of 54.3mpg.

Available in 3 and 5 door variants, the123d is fitted with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics system that includes the stop-start function and brake energy regeneration.

Pricing for the new models will be revealed in September near the sale date.

BMW 6 series Receives A Twin Turbo Diesel Engine Producing 282HP

(Source: AutoCar)BMW has announced a powerful diesel-powered 6-Series called the 635d. The car is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 282 horsepower giving it the ability to do 0-62 in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

The best part is that the BMW 635d will get an average fuel economy of 40 mpg. As a part of BMW EfficientDynamics program, the entire 6-Series range will be getting a makeover with more equipment and more technology. BMW also plans on introducing regenerative brake technology and a more efficient engine for the 630i.

According to BMW, fuel economy will be increased by 15 percent in the 630i and by 5 percent in the 4.8 liter 650i.

The BMW 635d comes with a six-speed gear box as standard, as well as wheel-mounted paddles for manual changes.

BMW Hydrogen 7 In London To Raise Awareness

The ground-breaking BMW Hydrogen 7 car was presented to Deputy Mayor of London and London Hydrogen Partnership Chair, Nicky Gavron, at City Hall yesterday to raise awareness of hydrogen as an alternative energy source for tomorrow's consumers.

BMW's Head of Government and Industrial Affairs, John Hollis, handed over the BMW Hydrogen 7 for the use of the Deputy Mayor. The car is part of BMW's initiative to encourage debate around the role of hydrogen in the economy. For the next two months, cars will be evaluated in the UK by business leaders and opinion formers.

John Hollis said: "BMW is a pioneer in the development and use of hydrogen as a fuel source and shares the vision of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor that London should be one of the world centers for Hydrogen. In recognition of the work the Mayor's Office has done in this field, BMW would like it to be the first public organization in the country to have the use of a Hydrogen 7 car."

The BMW Hydrogen 7 is based on the existing 7 Series and comes equipped with an internal combustion engine capable of running on hydrogen or petrol. In hydrogen mode the car emits nothing more than water vapor. Powered by a 260hp 12-cylinder engine, the Hydrogen 7 accelerates from zero to 62mph in 9.5 seconds before going on to an electronically-limited 143mph top speed.

100 Hydrogen 7 cars have been built for worldwide evaluation with six cars in the UK over the summer.

BMW is attempting to make an impact in the UK as well as the rest of the world with this alternative source. They are directly going head to head against the hybrid formula as well as diesel technology. Hydrogen sounds like a great concept but our main question is will it be able to get off its feet and really become something more than just an idea.