Specifications: BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine

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Specifications: BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine

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Tonight, BMW dropped a bit of a bombshell, very discreetly and buried within a press release about a new edition to the BMW X1 family. BMW has as of now officially launched the new BMW X1 xDrive28i, which uses a new 4-cylinder engine. For now this unit has been announced on the X1 only, but expect this motor to filter all throughout the BMW lineup, in its quest to satisfy fuel efficiency regulatory requirements.

This new engine is a 2.0L gas powered 4-Cylinder engine which uses BMWs TwinPower turbo technology, good for 245HP and 350Nm of torque. This engine is closely modelled after its 6-cylinder brethern N54 and uses an all-aluminium crankcase, precision direct fuel injection, with VALVETRONIC.

The inevitable comparison: Audi
Comparing this engine to the 2.0T FSI used by Audi/VW, that engine produces 211HP. This translates to the BMW engine producing about 34 HP over the Audi and can propel the X1 to 60MPH in 6.1seconds while the 2.0T in a larger A4 can only achieve 6.4seconds, a gain of 0.3s. On the face of it, this engine outdoes the VW sourced unit, and it seems that this motor is flexible enough to come in a range of displacements and tunes for increased horsepower if need be. We will also have to wait and see about turbo lag, but I expect it to be minimal.

Below is a table summarizing the important specifics surrounding this engine.

Specifications	BMW TwinPower Inline-4 Engine
Engine
Configuration	inline-4
Valves per cylinder	4
Engine technology	BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with twin-scroll charging, High Precision Injection direct petrol injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control, double-VANOS fully variable camshaft control
Turbocharger	Single Turbo - Twinscroll
Boost Pressure (bar / psi)	1.2 / 17.4
Effective capacity (ccm)	1997
Bore (mm)	84.0
Stroke (mm)	90.1
Compression Ratio	10.0
Redline (rpm)	7000
Fuel Grade	min RON 91
Output (kw/bhp)	180/245
at (rpm)	5000
Torque (Nm)	350
at (rpm)	1250
Performance
Power-to-weight (kg/kw)	8.8
Output per litre (kw/l)	90.1
0-62mph (s)	6.1
0-1000m	26.4
80-120 kph (4th/5th)	6.0 / 7.1
Fuel Consumption (l/100km)
Combined (mpg)	35.7
Combined (l/100km)	7.9
Urban (l/100km)	9.9
Extra-Urban (l/100km)	6.7
CO2	183
Emission Rating	EU5

Here is BMW's official Press release about this engine.

PRESS RELEASE + Expand

The engine: new benchmark in efficiency and dynamism.
BMW X models offer their own distinctive interpretation of typical BMW driving pleasure. The BMW X1 xDrive28i combines this special driving experience with efficiency that is unrivalled in this power class. As a result, this new BMW X1 model offers sporty power delivery of a kind that was previouslyconfined to six-cylinder engines – but combines it with outstanding fuel consumption and emissions performance.

It’s all down to the latest-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which sets new standards with its various innovative technologies. The BMW X1 xDrive28i’s powerplant achieves the twofold goal of BMW EfficientDynamics in impressive style: it continuously raises the bar on driving pleasure, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

With a displacement of 1,997 cc and world-exclusive BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, incorporating twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Injection,
double-VANOS and VALVETRONIC, it delivers maximum power of 180 kW/245 hp at 5,000 rpm – 55 kW more than the previous top-powered
BMW 2.0-litre petrol engine.

Debut: first application of BMW TwinPower Turbo in a four-cylinder engine.

BMW TwinPower Turbo technology gives the new four-cylinder enginethe sort of power which naturally aspirated engines can only achieve through
more cylinders and substantially larger displacement. The four-cylinder engine with its all-aluminium crankcase, including a motor sport-derived bedplate, is
lighter and more compact than a six-cylinder engine of equivalent power. This has direct benefits for the efficiency of the BMW X1 xDrive28i and also,
thanks to the reduced front axle load, for agility.

The new engine offers more torque, too, than the previous naturally aspirated engines. Rated torque of 350 Newton metres, which comes on stream at just
1,250 rpm, ensures very good low-end response. The vigorous power delivery, from only slightly above idling, is a very seductive feature of this new engine,
and the power climbs steadily all the way to the upper area of the load range. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i has a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of
6.1 seconds (6.5 seconds with automatic transmission). These times are an improvement of 0.7 seconds and 0.3 seconds respectively on those for the
previous model with six-speed automatic transmission. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i hits a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).

The turbocharger is a twin-scroll system. The exhaust streams leaving the two pairs of cylinders are kept completely separate as they flow through the
exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, taking a spiral path to the turbine wheel. This configuration results in very low exhaust back pressure at low
engine rpm, and allows the energy of the exhaust gas pulses to be optimally managed and translated into powerful rotation of the turbine blades, without a
response delay. The result is instant throttle reaction and typical BMW fastrevving performance.

More dynamic performance plus reduced emissions, thanks to VALVETRONIC, double-VANOS and direct injection.

The fully cylinder head-integrated VALVETRONIC variable valve control system, and the double-VANOS variable intake and exhaust camshaft timing, have a further positive impact on power development. The BMW X1 xDrive28i engine features assembled intake and exhaust camshafts and a latestgeneration VALVETRONIC system which is even faster-acting thanks to an
optimised stepper motor with integrated sensor.

The patented BMW VALVETRONIC system with seamlessly variable intake valve lift control dispenses with the throttle valve system typical of earlier engine generations. Instead, combustion air mass is controlled inside the engine, resulting in much faster response. Pumping losses are kept to a minimum, so making the engine more efficient.

The new engine’s unusually high efficiency, for a turbocharged unit, is also down to the High Precision Injection petrol direct-injection system. Centrally positioned between the valves, solenoid injectors with a maximum injection pressure of 200 bar precisely control the supply of fuel. The fuel is injected very close to the spark plug, resulting in clean and homogeneous combustion. The cooling effect of the injected fuel also results in a higher compression ratio than on turbocharged naturally aspirated engines. This results in further efficiency improvements.

The efficiency theme continues with a computer-controlled oil pump and an on-demand electric coolant pump. Also, the new BMW X1 xDrive28i is specified as standard with a six-speed manual transmission with Auto Start- Stop function. This system automatically switches off the engine when the vehicle stops at crossroads or is sitting in stationary traffic in order to prevent unnecessary idling and wasteful use of fuel.

The new engine technology and extensive, standard-fitted BMW EfficientDynamics features achieve an exceptionally good balance between performance and fuel consumption. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i has average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 7.9 litres /100 km (35.7 mpg imp), a 16 per cent improvement on the previous model. CO2 emissions are rated at 183 grams per km.

DYNO CHART:

[scott@bmwhn]

Sweet, I wonder if this is the same engine that is slated to go in the Z4.

[UdubBadger]

those aren't bad numbers at all... sounds like it'll be like the 2.0T Audi has... but better of course.

[PaulBailey@ltbmw]

This is long over due.
This needs to be utilized in the 1 series and possibly even the 3 series as an A4 2.0T competitor.
120 | 320
135 | 335
1M | M3

[Crazy Bimmer]

Hope this isnt the replacement of the N52 for the rest of BMWs lineup.

Will miss having an I6 NA option.

[sarafil]

350Nm translates to about 255lb/ft of torque.

So, 245hp and 255lb/ft... very respectable numbers, equal to or better than the N52, with tons of low-end torque and a big MPG enhancement. I'll admit that I'll miss the N52 out of nostalgia, but this new engine looks very promising.

[sarafil]

Originally Posted by PaulBailey@ltbmw

This is long over due.
This needs to be utilized in the 1 series and possibly even the 3 series.

I'm sure it is going to replace the N52 in all models-- Z4 and 528i this year, and then 1er and 3er as the next generations are launched in the next couple of years.

[bavarian19]

I dont think it is too bad. BMW's way of meeting increasingly stiffer regulations on fuel economy.

[Schm]

245HP and 350Nm of torque out of a 2.0 with 35.7 mpg are very solid numbers, I can't wait to see this engine proliferate throughout the rest of the lineup.

[yooooooo]

2.0L turbo 245hp ?
Didn't Honda 10 years ago produce a 2.0L N/A 240hp engine for the S2000

Am I missing something here? is Honda ahead of its time, or is BMW lagging behind.

[mrquick68]

a far better engine than N52 IMO, and i liked that engine a lot. If you guys haven't noticed it seems ALL sorts of mfg are bring 2.0L turbo direct injected 4 cylinders to the market (GM, Audi/VW, BMW, Hyundia, etc).

The 2.0L turbos are great little engines. I've had the Audi 2.0T in the past that was tuned in a nicely modded Avant and it was quite quick and still got 30mpg's and was AWD. Tough to beat for a "base" engine! I love Turbo engines from the factory - SO MUCH power is available if you want it.

[MarkR171]

It isn't a matter of how much HP you can squeeze out of it. BMW has the I6 Turbo for more power, the new 2.0T is a fuel efficient replacement of the N52 I6 NA. If it's anything like the N54/N55, it is underrated and will really put out around 270-280hp at the crank. I can see Burger and Vishnu getting it close to the 300hp at the crank range with a piggy back tune as well.

[TSXforme]

Not really...that s2000 engine really needed to be reved in order to feel fast. Day to day driving with that engine felt no different than a civic.

[Itgb]

Originally Posted by yooooooo

2.0L turbo 245hp ?
Didn't Honda 10 years ago produce a 2.0L N/A 240hp engine for the S2000

Am I missing something here? is Honda ahead of its time, or is BMW lagging behind.

You are missing something...

S2000 2.0L 237hp 153lb-ft
BMW Turbo I-4 245hp 258lb-ft

Also better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

[dday]

Solid numbers for sure, hopefully that also means improved performance from the n55. This only leaves a 50hp gap getween the turbo 4 and turbo 6, be nice if they upped the n55 hp as a result.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by yooooooo

2.0L turbo 245hp ?
Didn't Honda 10 years ago produce a 2.0L N/A 240hp engine for the S2000

Am I missing something here? is Honda ahead of its time, or is BMW lagging behind.

Did you ever drive the S2000? It was an awesome engine on paper or the track, as a daily driver... well that was a different story. I think this engine was designed to be a good base engine in a series car, and as such give power and torque across the driving range. We'll have to wait and see once the cars hits the streets, but given BMWs philosophy behind TwinPower, I dont think its going to be anything but spectacular to drive (given its displacement of course).

Originally Posted by dvs8

Not really...that s2000 engine really needed to be reved in order to feel fast. Day to day driving with that engine felt no different than a civic.

+1

Originally Posted by Itgb

You are missing something...

S2000 2.0L 237hp 153lb-ft
BMW Turbo I-4 245hp 258lb-ft

Also better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

+2

[Jeef Beef]

Looks good. In a market where the base models of competitors all have force induction (A4 1.8T, C200 CGI) this is a smart move by BMW. The 2.0L NA unit in the 320i needs a serious upgrade, so hopefully they'll have a detuned version of this turbo 4 in the base model for non-US markets.

[jraymond]

Just awesome. I'm ready for M division to do something with this for 1 series. 2014-16 sounds good

[AW128i]

I'm not sure why the article compares it to the lesser of the VW/Audi 2.0T engines when the A4 uses the 211 hp/258 lb-ft version. So the BMW engine ups horsepower by 34 and matches the A4's torque...not as much of a gain as the article makes it seem. That being said, give me a 1-series with this engine and I'll give back the N51 in my car. I bet this new 2.0T is marginally lighter than the 3.0L NA I6 and it has way more torque produced at MUCH lower RPM than the N51/N52. If there's one thing I really don't like about the N51 in my car, it's the lack of torque. I agree with all the BMW I6 sentiments, but at this point, it's old technology. Of course, I've always wanted a small displacement turbocharged (to make up for the lack of displacement) I6, but I think that's a pipe dream!

[DASHOCKER]

Impressive motor & numbers for the x28 models!

[Blubaron79]

Take this over the N52 any day!

[koreez88]

Those figures a quite close to my 335D and with way better gas mileage... Dammit.

BMWs are finally becoming more fuel efficient. N52 in my experience wasn't that problem free with leaking gaskets, broken ignition coils, and lack of power. Hopefully this will be a better and more reliable alternative.