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Hartge Muscles Up Diesel-Powered BMW X3 xDrive35d
While not available in all markets, the most powerful version of BMW's X3 crossover series isn't a petrol but a diesel model. The X3 xDrive35d sports a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six diesel capable of delivering 309hp (313PS) at 4,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 630Nm (465 lb-ft) from 1,500 to 2,500 rpm, allowing for a zero to 100km/h sprint time of 5.8 seconds.
Not too shabby, especially if you consider that it also delivers a combined fuel consumption of 6.1lt/100 (equal to 38.6mpg US or 46.3mpg UK).
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New Audi Sq5 Tdi With 308hp Is The First Ever S Model With A Diesel Engine
Audi has decided to accept BMW's challenge to present sporty models with diesel engines under the M Performance moniker by introducing its first ever "S" model powered by an oil-burner, the new SQ5 TDI. The new top model of its recently...
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Abt Audi Q7 V12 Tdi Gets 560 Diesel Ponies
Volkswagen Group tuning specialist ABT is turning up the wick on the diesel powered Audi Q7 V12 TDI. In standard form, the 6.0-liter V12 turbo diesel delivers an output of 500 HP and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm or 738-lb/ft launching the Q7 from zero...
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New Direct-injection Engines For The Mercedes-benz C-class
A trio of newly developed direct injection engines have been made available for Merc's C-Class sedan and Estate models. Already offered on the new E-Class Sedan and Coupe, the new range consists of the two diesels and one gasoline engine. The 1.8-liter...
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New Jaguar Xf 3.0 V6 Diesel Models With 240hp And 275hp
Jaguar has introduced a new 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine for the European market 2010 XF that will be offered with outputs of 240 HP and 275HP in S form. The dual turbocharged 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III diesels are a direct development of the 207 HP...
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Bmw Announces U.s. Pricing For 335d And X5 35d 265hp Diesels
Efficiency combined with performance is what BMW promises to offer U.S. consumers with the new 335d and the awkwardly named X5 xDrive35d. Both vehicles are fitted with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 diesel engine that generates a healthy 265HP and an...
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