bmw engine choices

jasonintoronto · 01-11-2010, 09:31 PM

interesting, reading the press from the detroit show reveals that the 1 series is getting the n55 engine.

meaning the 1 and 5 series (gt, not sure about regular 5) get the n55
the 3 and z4 series get the n54 and the uprated n54 in the "is" models

the n55 is a single twin-scroll turbo, the n54 soldiers on with two turbos.

Oulixes · 01-11-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

interesting, reading the press from the detroit show reveals that the 1 series is getting the n55 engine.

meaning the 1 and 5 series (gt, not sure about regular 5) get the n55
the 3 and z4 series get the n54 and the uprated n54 in the "is" models

the n55 is a single twin-scroll turbo, the n54 soldiers on with two turbos.

It looks as if N55 is still in the testing stage and there are no performance upgrade available for it, so performance versions of cars shall use the twin turbo engine.

hubble bubble · 01-13-2010, 05:53 PM

the new F10 5 series will get the N55 single turbo. So wil the nes 3 series when it comes out. I've heard that the next M3 will use a revised version of the n54 engine - with more boost.

And don;t forget the diesel verson of the N54 found int he 335d anx X5d. That is a fantastic engine and would be my second choice for a new car. First choice if I drove lots of highway miles...I mean kilometers.

jasonintoronto · 01-14-2010, 08:59 AM

interestingly enough, the 740i gets the n54, not n55.

135i: n55
335i and 335is (e92 not sure about e90): n54
535i (f10): n55
740i: n54
z4 and z4 is: n54

*editted because of typo

ctgazer · 01-14-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

interestingly enough, the 740i gets the n54, not n55.

135i: n55
335i and 335is (e92 not sure about e90): n54
535i (f10): n55
740i: n55
z4 and z4 is: n54

Nikos335i · 01-14-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

Good eye!

halB · 01-14-2010, 04:32 PM

The N54 in "is" models will have more power and torque than the first versions of N55 and N54.

jasonintoronto · 01-14-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikos335i

Good eye!

sorry typo. fixed now.

Universal_Magnetic · 01-14-2010, 05:36 PM

isnt the 2011 3 series getting the n55, and the n54 only staying with the "is" model?

schnell325 · 01-15-2010, 03:05 AM

^^ I believe that's correct. My 2011 335xi will be a N55 motor.

Steven L · 01-27-2010, 12:30 AM

I think twin-turbo is better than single-turbo,, at least there are two turboes inside the engine. However, I have a higher expectation on 335is because its shape is so cool, it looks like LCI E90 performance section

samchoi604 · 01-27-2010, 01:57 AM

The sportiest BMW's, including the flagship model, all get the N54. The rest get the N55, which is probably more oriented toward "efficiency" and "fuel economy"..

Conclusion: N54 >> N55.

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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	the new F10 5 series will get the N55 single turbo. So wil the nes 3 series when it comes out. I've heard that the next M3 will use a revised version of the n54 engine - with more boost. And don;t forget the diesel verson of the N54 found int he 335d anx X5d. That is a fantastic engine and would be my second choice for a new car. First choice if I drove lots of highway miles...I mean kilometers.
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jasonintoronto Captain 41 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	interestingly enough, the 740i gets the n54, not n55. 135i: n55 335i and 335is (e92 not sure about e90): n54 535i (f10): n55 740i: n54 z4 and z4 is: n54 editted because of typo __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD) Last edited by jasonintoronto; 01-14-2010 at 05:04 PM..*
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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	The N54 in "is" models will have more power and torque than the first versions of N55 and N54. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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Universal_Magnetic Captain 39 Rep 835 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (3)	isnt the 2011 3 series getting the n55, and the n54 only staying with the "is" model? __________________ BMS E92 335xi \| PROcede \| K&N \| KW \| VMR \| LUX \| Bastuck \|
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 949 Rep 5,469 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	^^ I believe that's correct. My 2011 335xi will be a N55 motor. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS 2024 U11 X1 2.8i
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Steven L Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMW 09 335XI and 08 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I think twin-turbo is better than single-turbo,, at least there are two turboes inside the engine. However, I have a higher expectation on 335is because its shape is so cool, it looks like LCI E90 performance section
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samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	The sportiest BMW's, including the flagship model, all get the N54. The rest get the N55, which is probably more oriented toward "efficiency" and "fuel economy".. Conclusion: N54 >> N55.
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