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58 postsBMW plug-in hybrid explained: how it works and who it suits
A BMW plug-in hybrid combines a petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery you can charge. How it works, driving modes, electric range, charging, costs and who a PHEV suits best.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW S14 engine explained: the four-cylinder of the E30 M3
The BMW S14 is the four-cylinder racing-derived engine of the E30 M3. How it was built, its links with the M1 engine, the 2.3 and 2.5-litre versions, maintenance needs and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S50 and S52 engines explained: the six-cylinders of the E36 M3
The E36 M3 used different six-cylinder engines in Europe and North America. The BMW S50 and S52 explained: 3.0 and 3.2 litres, VANOS, known issues and maintenance tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW X5 M60i explained: the V8 mild hybrid performance SUV
The BMW X5 M60i combines a V8 mild hybrid with the comfort of the X5. The S68 engine, xDrive and chassis technology, practicality, how it compares with the X5 M and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S68 engine explained: the new V8 for hybrid M cars
The BMW S68 is the new twin-turbo V8 for BMW's most powerful cars. How it works, the models that use it, its mild and plug-in hybrid versions and what it means for owners.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M5 G90 explained: the plug-in hybrid M5
The BMW M5 G90 is the first plug-in hybrid M5. Its hybrid V8, power, weight, electric driving, chassis technology, the return of the M5 Touring and how it compares with the F90 M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S55 engine explained: the twin-turbo six of the F80 M3 and F82 M4
The BMW S55 brought turbocharging to the M3 and M4. How the twin-turbo straight-six is built, the versions from the M2 Competition to the M4 GTS, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S38 engine explained: the straight-six of the E28 and E34 M5
The BMW S38 powered the first two generations of the M5. Its link with the M1 engine, the 3.5, 3.6 and 3.8-litre versions, maintenance needs and what to check on a classic M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M850i explained: the V8 grand tourer of the 8 Series
The BMW M850i is the V8 M Performance version of the 8 Series. The twin-turbo V8, coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé, chassis technology, comfort, running costs and how it compares with the M8.
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