Ward’s 10 Best Engines List 2012

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 08:33 PM

http://wardsauto.com/ar/names_best_engines_111208/

N55 FTW!

...although they don't mention the 135i - just the 335i...

Smiley1175 · 12-08-2011, 08:53 PM

Talking about the N55 they say
"With 300 hp and 300 lb.-ft. (407 Nm) of torque, this engine manages better than 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) during heavy-footed evaluation by WardsAuto editors in October."

How heavy a foot do you need to average 9.4L/100km, I can't get anywhere near that good economy.
BMW have always made fantastic engines, they're truly driver oriented cars compared to every other mainstream manufacturer.

RaihaX · 12-08-2011, 08:55 PM

as light as a feather... not going pass 1500 RPM?

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 08:59 PM

I know... I'm averaging between 12 and 14 L/100kms...

But I didn't but this car to save money

pcockley · 12-08-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Talking about the N55 they say
"With 300 hp and 300 lb.-ft. (407 Nm) of torque, this engine manages better than 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) during heavy-footed evaluation by WardsAuto editors in October."

How heavy a foot do you need to average 9.4L/100km, I can't get anywhere near that good economy.
BMW have always made fantastic engines, they're truly driver oriented cars compared to every other mainstream manufacturer.

Yep that sounds right, must have something to do with the aerodynamics of the 3er compared to the 1er

RaihaX · 12-08-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Yep that sounds right, must have something to do with the aerodynamics of the 3er compared to the 1er

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Yep that sounds right, must have something to do with the aerodynamics of the 3er compared to the 1er

Careful. You'll get Richard started again...

pcockley · 12-08-2011, 09:23 PM

Well come on chaps what other reason could there be

It's gotta be true it's off the internet

BBK · 12-08-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Careful. You'll get Richard started again...

Haha nah, I know it isn't the aerodynamics. It's because only old people buy 3series' and they drive like... old people

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Well come on chaps what other reason could there be

It's gotta be true it's off the internet

My guess would be that 3-series owners are scared of WOT

pcockley · 12-08-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

My guess would be that 3-series owners are scared of WOT

its spelt what, you young whipper snapper

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Haha nah, I know it isn't the aerodynamics. It's because only old people buy 3series' and they drive like... old people

This forum needs a "Like" button...

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

its spelt what, you young whipper snapper

Hahaha

pcockley · 12-08-2011, 09:32 PM

I gotta go now and have a lie down before dinner at 4

stylish. · 12-08-2011, 10:26 PM

9.4l/100km is definately achievable! And I drive WOT majority of the time.

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 10:41 PM

You're doing a lot more HWY Ks than me then...

Zuzu · 12-08-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

I gotta go now and have a lie down before dinner at 4

I think that I will join you.

JB4-335 · 12-08-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I think that I will join you.

Lazy bastards. I wish I could have a lie down.

Harlequin · 12-08-2011, 11:05 PM

That's it. I've had enough of work for the week... Going to the pub.

Zuzu · 12-08-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Lazy bastards. I wish I could have a lie down.

Man...If only that was the case..Started at 6am today and it has been non stop all day..
cant wait to get home and have a pizza/pasta and several beers..

PS..I have finally taken the M out today after all the rain, so will go the VERY VERY long way home..

JB4-335 · 12-08-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Man...If only that was the case..Started at 6am today and it has been non stop all day..
cant wait to get home and have a pizza/pasta and several beers..

PS..I have finally taken the M out today after all the rain, so will go the VERY VERY long way home..

6am!!! You must be exhausted by now. Don't people your age go to sleep around this time.

JK.

Love the long way home.

Zuzu · 12-08-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

6am!!! You must be exhausted by now. Don't people your age go to sleep around this time.

JK.

Love the long way home.

Hahaaaa.. if you would see some of the youngsters I train, you would think I need at least two nanny naps during the day..

NOW...to plot an extra 50km's into the drive home..

Man this thread has gone OT...

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