BMW N20
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The N20 is a turbocharged straight-4 automobile engine from BMW. It was launched in 2011 in the new BMW X1 xDrive28i. It is BMW's first straight-4 engine that combines the use of BMW TwinPower turbo technology, high precision direct injection
, turbocharging according to the Twin Scroll principle, double VANOS
variable camshaft timing and VALVETRONIC
variable valve control.
The N20 engine is a part of EfficientDynamics and it will replace the six-cylinder N52 and N53 engines with BMW X1 xDrive28i being the first model to feature this engine . Engine is all aluminium and is lighter and more compact than a six-cylinder engine of equivalent power. On April 20, 2011 BMW announced BMW Z4 sDrive28i model which will use new N20 engine.
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Gasoline direct injection
In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines...
, turbocharging according to the Twin Scroll principle, double VANOS
VANOS
VANOS is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by BMW in close collaboration with Continental Teves. VANOS varies the timing of the valves by moving the position of the camshafts in relation to the drive gear...
variable camshaft timing and VALVETRONIC
Valvetronic
The Valvetronic system is a variable valve timing system to offer continuous and precisely variable intake valve lift, from ~0 to 10 mm, and duration. It typically works in conjunction with the independent Double VANOS system that continuously varies the timing...
variable valve control.
The N20 engine is a part of EfficientDynamics and it will replace the six-cylinder N52 and N53 engines with BMW X1 xDrive28i being the first model to feature this engine . Engine is all aluminium and is lighter and more compact than a six-cylinder engine of equivalent power. On April 20, 2011 BMW announced BMW Z4 sDrive28i model which will use new N20 engine.
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N20B20 | 2.0 L (1997 cc/121.25 in³) | 180 kW (245 hp) @ 5000 | 350 N·m (260 ft·lbf) @ 1250-4800 | 7000 rpm | 2011 |
| N20B20 | 2.0 L (1997 cc/121.25 in³) | 135 kW (184 hp) @ 5000-6250 | 270 N·m (199 ft·lbf) @ 1250-4500 | ? rpm | 2011 |
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