The BMW N47 engine series represents a significant milestone in the development of diesel powertrains by the renowned German automaker. Launched in 2007, the N47 came as a successor to the M47 engine and brought…
Nearly a decade after the Volkswagen emissions scandal shook the global automotive industry, BMW finds itself under regulatory scrutiny. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), Germany’s automotive regulatory body, issued a statement today they identified…
Toyota has released all the details about the facelifted Avensis and one of the biggest updates is the use of BMW diesel engines. The engine range gets two diesel units from BMW, a 110 hp…
Along with the launch of the facelifted 2015 BMW X3, the next generation BMW engines is being introduced to the market. The new B47 engine replaces the N47 power unit and like its predecessor is…
Over the last few months we have heard rumors of a new diesel powerplant coming to the U.S. market. The rumored engine was a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel that would produce 184 horsepower. While…
The recently announced BMW 320d with the Performance Kit has been introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Along with the 120d, the 320d is powered by the N47 engine which in “standard” format produces 177…
