BMW 135d confirmation?

[edb49]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7232357.stm

On this BBC page it says, "BMW's new 1-series convertible, meanwhile, will be sold with a 3.5 litre 306 horse power diesel; the 2 litre diesel version that will be on offer in Europe will not be available in the US."

I assume by 3.5 litre they mean 35d, e.g. a 3 litre twin tubby. Not sure where the 306bhp output has come from, sounds similar to the 135i.

So could it be that the 135d will be introduced shortly in the USA, and make its way over here?

[Methane Bloke]

My local dealer told me some time ago that the 1 series coupe would be offered with the sequential turbo six cylinder diesel from the 335d. He also suggested that a V8 diesel three series was on the cards as well. He has normally been accurate with his predictions.

Regards

Chris

[Beemer-5]

140D?
Sounds good.

[clonmult]

BMW don't do a 3.5 liter diesel though. They don't do a 3.5 liter petrol in the 1 or 3 either.

That beeb article has totally misunderstood the 135 moniker.

[dxb335d]

I dont think we will ever see a V8 Diesel in a 3er. Remember they are much heavier than there petrol coupterparts and it would upset the balance on the car.

[edb49]

dxb335d said:

I dont think we will ever see a V8 Diesel in a 3er. Remember they are much heavier than there petrol coupterparts and it would upset the balance on the car.

There's more metal but you can mount it further back due to the packaging advantages of a V.

[dxb335d]

I didnt say it would not fit. Im saying it would be too heavy a car. All that weight would un-settle the car surely. Who knows.. if they do bring it out, i would definately consider it.

[edb49]

dxb: Read and understand before opening mouth!

I said the engine could be mounted further back due to packaging. This affects the centre of gravity and balance of the car. A lighter can be balanced 50/50 just as well as a heavy car. The V8 actually has advantages in terms of polar moments of intertia, but let's not go there.

[dxb335d]

Oh okay,thanks for the very brief technical schpeil. Lets hope they do a V8 TT Denzel then for the 3er.

Love you too.

Carlos