BMW Starts Selling 120d Diesel Sports Car

The new BMW 120d features a 1,995cc diesel engine, which produces 245hp @ 4,200 rpm and a gut wrenching 450Nm of torque @ 3,000 rpm, a lowered suspension with sport adjustable anti-roll bars and dampers, and monstrous disc brakes (332mm front and 284mm rear). Of course, there are alloy wheels and a full aero package. To finish the picture, consider that this little baby sports power to weight ratio higher then that of BMW M5.







Top Gear is reporting that the race package will cost about £65,500, price of the car not included.

The BMW 120d's racing debut took place on 12th January at the Dubai 24-Hour Race.

Technical Specifications:

Engine type: four-cylinder inline diesel
Displacement: 1,995 cc
Peak torque: 450 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Peak output: approx. 245 bhp at approx. 4,200 rpm
Max engine speed: 5,000 rpm
Cylinder block: grey-cast
Engine control: DDE6.0
Tank capacity / Fuel: 100 liters / diesel

Length: 4,227 mm
Width: 1,845 mm
Height: approx. 1,360 mm
Wheelbase: 2,660 mm
Vehicle weight: 1,135 kg (with driver)
Chassis/body: unitary construction steel body
Aero package: front apron, rear apron, CFRP front wings and rear flared wheel arches, rear diffusor
Front axle: double-joint spring strut axle with adjustable anti-roll bar
Rear axle: five-link axle with adjustable anti-roll bar
Shock absorbers: Sachs with adjustable compression and rebound
Brake system front: 332mm steel discs with six-piston AP fixed calipers
Brake system rear: 284mm steel discs with four-piston AP fixed calipers
Wheels: aluminum rims, 17x9" BBS
Seat: Recaro ProRacer HANS

Photo: Top Gear.

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