Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 3 Series - 330Ci coupeBMW models3 Series 318i Executive sedan 318i sedan 318ti Sport 3-dr hatch 320d sedan 320i Gran Turismo 320i sedan 323i Touring 330Ci convertible 330Ci coupe 330d sedan 330e 330i sedan 335i Convertible 335i coupe 335i Touring 340i Compact 5-dr hatch range Convertible range Coupe and Convertible Coupe and Convertible diesels Coupe range GT M3 and M4 M3 Competition M3 coupe M3 CS M3 sedan range sedan range Touring Research BMW Engine1 Aug 2001 THE 2979cc M54 is one of the newest and finest examples of BMW's inline six-cylinder engine expertise - it had to be considering how good the M52 it replaces was. The two engines share the same aluminium crankcase with the extra capacity coming via a stroke increase from 84.0 to 89.6mm. Like its predecessor, the M54 is a double overhead camshaft, 24-valve engine. It employs the latest version of BMW's double VANOS variable intake and outlet camshaft timing system to increase the flexibility of power delivery. It produces 20 per cent more power and 7 per cent more torque than the old engine. Premium unleaded is recommended but a knock sensor ensures the engine can handle lower grade fuels - albeit with a power loss. Did you know?The first 3 Series coupe, the 320i, appeared in 1992 and was based on the then new E36 sedanAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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