InsideLine, one of America’s favourite motoring reads, got its hands on a new BMW 1 Series M Coupe. First thing they did? Put the dynamite on a dyno of course! Strapped to the hilt the turbo laser surprised test engineers by posting around 280kW, which is all of 30kW more than what BMW officials claim! Say what?
IL often pulls these stunts with certain cars they get lent for media testing. But the tests they use are different from the ones used by manufacturers who test engine power at the crank, not at the wheel as what IL does. Results between the two methods are often 15% or so off.
For the record, the official line is that the new 1 Series M Coupe spits out 250kW from its twin turbo 3.0-litre straight 6 engine.
I believe BMW figures. Why lie about something that can easily be tested?
ReplyDeleteHey, its a 30kW bonus if you choose to believe it.
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