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2008 BMW 520d features new turbo diesel engine

Set to join the just announced X5 3.0sd on BMW dealer forecourts in Australia in early 2008, is the new 520d diesel sedan. The new 520d’s high-torque, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine boasts powerful and spirited performance along with ultra-low fuel co


Set to join the just announced X5 3.0sd on BMW dealer forecourts in Australia in early 2008, is the new 520d diesel sedan. The new 520d's high-torque, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine boasts powerful and spirited performance along with ultra-low fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

With its second-generation common rail fuel injection and variable-geometry turbocharger, the 520d engine produces 125 kW at a relaxed 4,000 rpm, as well as 340 Nm of torque that is available from as low as 1,750 rpm or as much as a 3.6-litre Holden Commodore.

Equipped as standard with BMW’s six-speed automatic transmission and capable of accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, the new 520d promises spirited performance for a mid-size sedan (powered by a 2.0-litre engine) and extraordinary economy with average fuel consumption of just 6.1 litres/100km for the combined cycle.

BMW have fitted an exhaust system particle filter which combined with the frugal nature of the 2.0-litre diesel sees correspondingly low exhaust emissions, with a CO2 output of just 162 g/km.

The 520d also features the usual BMW safety technology that includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with ASC+T (Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction) and eight airbags.

Safety aside the 520d’s list of standard features is impressive and includes 16-inch star spoke alloy wheels, high-gloss wood interior trim in Bamboo grain, Poplar brown or Poplar light and Dakota leather upholstery. There is also a control display with 6.5" colour monitor, Radio Navigation, Bluetooth preparation and an audio system with in-dash CD player and CD changer in the glove box that includes a USB/Audio interface. Other standard inclusions are the dual automatic climate control, automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, multi-function leather steering wheel, on-board computer with outside temperature display and controller on centre console, and power adjustment for front-seat backrest angle and height.

The new BMW 520d automatic is priced from $79,900.

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