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It was also listed as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2006 and 2007. [2] [3] [4] In European markets, the N52 began to be phased out in favor of its direct injected version, the BMW N53 in 2007. Markets such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Malaysia retained the N52 as the N53 was deemed unsuitable due to the high sulphur content of ...
Sold computer division to AST Research; former parent company of Radio Shack: Tangerine Computer Systems — United Kingdom: 1979: 1987: Bankruptcy: Télémécanique — France: 1968: 1976: Computer division merged with CII's minicomputer division to become Société européenne de mini-informatique et systèmes (SEMS) Tava Corporation ...
The BMW N54 is a twin-turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that was produced from 2006 to 2016. [1] It is BMW's first mass-produced turbocharged petrol engine and BMW's first turbocharged petrol engine since the limited-production BMW M106 was discontinued in 1986.
In the press release, BMW stated “This issue is associated with the particular way in which the police operate these high-performance vehicles […] there is no need for action on civilian vehicles”. [4] It was reported that the issue was caused by high-speed driving after long periods of engine idling. [6]
This was only possible thanks to computer-aided design and has resulted in a globally patent for this gearset concept. The 6HP is the first transmission designed according to this new paradigm. After gaining additional gear ratios only with additional components, this time the number of components has to decrease while the number of ratios ...
Because computer parts contain hazardous materials, there is a growing movement to recycle old and outdated parts. [67] Computer hardware contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, mercury, nickel, and cadmium. According to the EPA these e-wastes have a harmful effect on the environment unless they are disposed of properly.
From 2007 to 2010, the 135i was powered by the N54 twin-turbo 3.0-litre engine with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. [ 49 ] [ 50 ] From 2010, the 135i engine was upgraded to the N55 single-turbo 3.0-litre engine with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The traditional mechanical shift lever was replaced by a shift by wire shifter (first used by BMW in the 2007 E70 X5). [40] M Performance Parts can be fitted to all models with the M Sport trim. These include sport brakes for 18 inch and higher wheels, side skirt ground effects, black kidney grilles and carbon fibre mirrors.