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Jason · 02-25-2011, 10:03 AM

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Here's a neat animation of BMW's new Twinpower Turbo 4-cylinder Motor (aka N20) - Full Tech Specs.

This new engine is a 2.0L gas powered 4-Cylinder engine which uses BMWs TwinPower (single turbo - twinscroll) turbo technology, good for 245HP and 350Nm of torque. This engine is closely modelled after its 6-cylinder brethern N54 and uses an all-aluminium crankcase, precision direct fuel injection, with VALVETRONIC.

The N20 engine will make its US debut in two models later this year. There's no official word yet, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was the X1 and the Z4 28i.

The N20 engine is now powering the X1 28i in Europe and the first reviews of this motor have been positive (preliminary N20 reviews).

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bumere90 · 02-25-2011, 10:07 AM

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E60orBust · 02-25-2011, 10:27 AM

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BMWFreaky · 02-25-2011, 10:34 AM

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Nice tech but the inline 6 still my first choise

BenTrovato · 02-25-2011, 10:55 AM

cool animation! we'll always prefer 8 over 6, 6 over 4.. who knows maybe in 10 years we'll be saying "i don't want no 2 cylinder hydrogen motor, i'll take a 4 cylinder turbo any day" lol

shockin330i · 02-25-2011, 11:02 AM

Looks like a twin scroll..

bmwdinamo · 02-25-2011, 11:04 AM

Frankly I can't wait!!! Since the gas prices where I live are now $3.70 a gallon, and rising, good fuel economy is a must today. Specially since I keep hearing rumors that the Saudi oil is running out... anyone wants to pressure U.S. To drill in Alaska? Who's with me

bmwdinamo · 02-25-2011, 11:05 AM

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Looks like a twin scroll..

It is!!!

JYM · 02-25-2011, 11:39 AM

Petrol recession really s**...

Blubaron79 · 02-25-2011, 11:57 AM

I'd take the N20 over the N52 any day. Once you drive a turbo, you fall in love and start stalking that low end torque like a creepy guy at pre school...

flyga3 · 02-25-2011, 12:09 PM

Sweet. I need better gas mileage for a commuter, yet still have some fun!

asdflkijd · 02-25-2011, 12:25 PM

4 banger.

asdflkijd · 02-25-2011, 12:26 PM

cool video.

Dan335 · 02-25-2011, 01:00 PM

Will this engine be used for the 2012 F10 528? It was rumored so a few weeks ago but I've been seeing posts stating that now its only for the X1 and Z4

positiveions · 02-25-2011, 01:42 PM

interesting video.

mkoesel · 02-25-2011, 03:55 PM

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Will this engine be used for the 2012 F10 528? It was rumored so a few weeks ago but I've been seeing posts stating that now its only for the X1 and Z4

It will eventually replace the N51/N52 I6 in all applications. SCOTT has said the F10 would be one of first - for MY2012 as you say - but BMW has yet to confirm anything officially.

Personally, I suspect that the two vehicles in which it will debut first in the US are the 528i and Z4 28i for MY2012. The X1 will get it too, but I don't think that vehicle has been confirmed for certain in the US for this year yet. There was some talk of another delay, so I could see it coming in March 2012 instead, for example.

scott@bmwhn · 02-25-2011, 05:41 PM

can't wait to experience this motor in person

Msport X1 with this motor could be my next car...I just hope they make 6MT an option when it arrives in the US

mac335 · 02-26-2011, 01:23 PM

nice video

fullrev · 02-27-2011, 07:54 AM

i don't really see any need technogly there. They just cut off 2 cylinders and said here you go.

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	BMW Twinpower Turbo 4-cylinder N20 Motor Animation BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Twinpower Turbo 4-cylinder N20 Motor Animation 18 COMMENTS Tweet Here's a neat animation of BMW's new Twinpower Turbo 4-cylinder Motor (aka N20) - Full Tech Specs. This new engine is a 2.0L gas powered 4-Cylinder engine which uses BMWs TwinPower (single turbo - twinscroll) turbo technology, good for 245HP and 350Nm of torque. This engine is closely modelled after its 6-cylinder brethern N54 and uses an all-aluminium crankcase, precision direct fuel injection, with VALVETRONIC. The N20 engine will make its US debut in two models later this year. There's no official word yet, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was the X1 and the Z4 28i. The N20 engine is now powering the X1 28i in Europe and the first reviews of this motor have been positive (preliminary N20 reviews). Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE First Reviews of TwinPower 4-cylinder N20 Engine in X1 28i Compared: BMW Turbo Inline-4 (N20) vs Audi 2.0TFSI First Photos of BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Engine (N20) __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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BenTrovato Driver Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,444 iTrader: (4)	cool animation! we'll always prefer 8 over 6, 6 over 4.. who knows maybe in 10 years we'll be saying "i don't want no 2 cylinder hydrogen motor, i'll take a 4 cylinder turbo any day" lol __________________ My Pics: Summer City Shoot \| 1st updates \| Fall Photo Shoot

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shockin330i Brigadier General Drives: blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) Posts: 4,208 iTrader: (1)	Looks like a twin scroll.. __________________ ERnie 2011 AW/e90/n55 12.9@107.53mph *N55 Moderator* I'm crawling similar to a ant cuz I'm low to the earth

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Blubaron79 Major Drives: '09 335 XDrive Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,362 iTrader: (0)	I'd take the N20 over the N52 any day. Once you drive a turbo, you fall in love and start stalking that low end torque like a creepy guy at pre school... __________________ '09 E92: Space Grey, Black Leather, Alum. Trim, XDrive, Premium, Sport, Nav, Sirius, Logic 7, CA, 18'', iPod, Cold, PPK.

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bmwdinamo NEW Drives: RSX TypeS, G35 sedan, X5 4.8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	Frankly I can't wait!!! Since the gas prices where I live are now $3.70 a gallon, and rising, good fuel economy is a must today. Specially since I keep hearing rumors that the Saudi oil is running out... anyone wants to pressure U.S. To drill in Alaska? Who's with me

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JYM New Member Drives: 320d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brussels Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Petrol recession really s**...

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flyga3 Geboren zu Fahren! Drives: F25 X3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 221 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	Sweet. I need better gas mileage for a commuter, yet still have some fun! __________________ 2011 F25 X3 2.8 (in service) 2009 E90 328i (retired) 2007 E92 335i (retired) 2005 R53 MINI Cooper S (retired) 2002 E53 X5 3.0 (retired), 1999 E46 328i (retired)

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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,434 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	4 banger.

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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,434 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	cool video.

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Dan335 Private First Class Drives: 2011 F10 535 M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 146 iTrader: (8)	Will this engine be used for the 2012 F10 528? It was rumored so a few weeks ago but I've been seeing posts stating that now its only for the X1 and Z4

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positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,857 iTrader: (1)	interesting video. __________________

02-25-2011, 05:41 PM	#17
scott@bmwhn Major Drives: Msport 328i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (2)	can't wait to experience this motor in person Msport X1 with this motor could be my next car...I just hope they make 6MT an option when it arrives in the US __________________ 13' Msport 328i _Mperformance - Modulare - H&R_ Previous: 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i

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mac335 New Member Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	nice video

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fullrev 2011 E92 M3 Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 430 iTrader: (2)	i don't really see any need technogly there. They just cut off 2 cylinders and said here you go. __________________ BMW L1 Technician 2011 E92 M3 6MT Gone - 2007 E90 335i 1995 Accord Sedan 80k miles!

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