BMW testing new turbo engine in a 5 Series
 

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At first glance it appears the BMW 5 Series models seen here wearing a slightly different front bumper depict the upcoming facelift. But in actuality they're test mules for BMW's upcoming new engines particularly the inline six cylinder turbo. Set to debut in the 335i Coupe (E92) sometime this winter the modified front bumper is designed to accommodate the new engines with increased airflow. The 5 Series will receive a minor facelift much like its predecessor, the E39 5 series. But it's safe to say that these 5 Series models are not it.

I thought it was "Understeer Through Technik" :wink:

Seriously, a bmw 3.5 L. inline turbocharged six can produce mad amounts of power. However, I'm quite unhappy with them not sticking to N/A engines, of which they are, IMO the best makers in the world.

hahhaha but yeah BMW does make really great NA engines

i totally agree with you... why do they have to go to turbos ?????

i dont see teh point of BMW and Mercedes using Turbos.......

it was a nice run for bmw w/all those N/A petrol engines, but i guess there is only so much that can be done, especially when its major competitors use turbo and supercharger enhanced engines; but after all so much of past bmw racing history is associated w/tubo engines that it would not be a shame if one of the M cars was to be powered by a turbocharged powerplant