9.06.2011

BMW to make M5 diesel

BMW is paving the way for a diesel-powered M5, which the company is expected to unveil next spring.

According to Autocar, the new M5 will be an all-wheel drive, triple turbo car based on the X6.

Sources close to the companythe news provider that the machine will have a six cylinder, 3.0-litre engine that will use a small turbo to boost speed when setting off and two more turbos to maintain acceleration when the car is moving.

A BMW insider that the decision to go all-wheel drive was so that the car could avoid wheel spin.you'll be spinning your tyres all dayIt seems that the new M5 will be a test bed for the firm's turbo diesel engines and it is expected that other models will get the diesel treatment in the future.BMW is a key sponsor of the upcoming 2012 London Olympics and will be providing some 4,000 vehicles to athletes and representatives during the Games - many of which are expected to be low-emission diesel cars

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