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The F30 3 Series in Photos

The F30 3 Series in Photos

I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30…

DINAN N55 Performance Software Now Available - 355 horsepower

DINAN N55 Performance Software Now Available – 355 horsepower

Dinan releases their Performance Software for the N55 twin-scroll turbocharged BMW engine. Here are the details: “After hundreds of hours of hard work by the Dinan engineering team the N55 Performance Software is now available…

Ward’s 10 Best Engines List: BMW N20 and N55

Today's Tech Tip: Triple Turbos

Today’s Tech Tip: Triple Turbos

I swore off turbo-charged cars after the mid 1980s, I’d had enough of the lag until 3500 RPM and then the boost would come on with a rush (though it was fun), the nasty side…

Analysis: The N55B30 engine

Analysis: The N55B30 engine

The BMW N55B30 represents the current workable technical edge of gasoline engine performance and economy. It is a state-of-the-art powerplant available in the 535i GT and soon the 535i from BMW. It is possible, that…

A Controversial ///Moniker

The new 1 series based ///M car is sure to be quick with very lightweight components and even more power on tap. Current spy shots look promising with muscular rear wheel fenders and massive brakes…

NAIAS 2010: BMW 135i Coupe with 7-Speed DCT

NAIAS 2010: BMW 135i Coupe with 7-Speed DCT

At the Detroit Auto Show 2010, BMW brought out an existing upgraded model, destined for the enthusiasts in the BMW community. The 2010 BMW 135i Coupe makes a transition from the several times award winning…