Unichip Europe now offers a new performance-enhancing plug and play U-Connect piggy back upgrade for the BMW 163 and 177bhp, 2 liter four-cylinder diesel engine, which is mounted in the 120d, 320d and 520d models from 2003 onwards.
The 2.0 liter diesel engine gains 19bhp and 54Nm of torque (40 lb-ft), so the overall power becomes 182bhp or 195bhp, respectively. (more…)
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon made a record-breaking journey from UK to Munich and back on a single tank of fuel.
The driver, who made this extraordinary trip was motoring journalist and TV presenter Tom Ford – who didn’t use efficient driving techniques such as coasting or drive deliberately slowly. He proved that in the real world, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon delivers what it promises on paper – an official combined figure of 68.9mpg and CO2 emissions of only 109g/km.
On his way to Munich, Tom achieved 75.9 mpg, and he didn’t drop the fuel consumption below 65 mpg for the entire journey. The average speed was 59.3 mph and the car achieved 68.9 mpg overall. (more…)
In BMW’s striving for improvement the efficiency offered by existing models in their BMW 3 Series range, the BMW EfficientDynamics is the component that makes these cars superior to their competitors. (more…)
For 33 years, the 3-series has been the sporting choice in the mid-range. Sufficient reason not just for BMW to refine the reliable performer with some effective modifications. (more…)