BMW X1 xDrive28i 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

BMW has just released details regarding the new 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo petrol engine for the X1 xDrive28i. This new model which comes to replace the automaker’s naturally aspirated 3.0-litre 6-cylinder unit will be presented at Geneva Motor Show in March, and will hit the European market shortly after that. 
Thanks to this new 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol plant, the BMW X1 xDrive28i will be able to generate 245 HP @ 5000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque (258 lb-ft) @ 1250 rpm, while in terms of transmission choices, a 6-speed manual is offered as standard while an 8speed automatic is available as an option.
The manual model sprints from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.1 seconds while the automatic version requires 6.5 seconds. The BMW X1 xDrive28i is able to reach a maximum speed of 240 Km/h.
In terms of consumption, the BMW X1 xDrive28i is able to cover 100 Km with just 7.9 litres of fuel, while CO2 emissions levels reach 183 grams per Km. 
The BMW X1 xDrive28i price was not announced yet.
BMW press release :
The new BMW X1 xDrive28i with BMW TwinPower Turbo.
At a glance
•  World debut of a new generation of BMW 2.0-litre petrol
engines; new BMW X1 xDrive28i is the first model to feature this
innovative combination of hallmark BMW driving pleasure and efficiency.
•  The first four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology offers a substantial power upgrade as well as a
significant efficiency improvement; rated power:
180 kW/245 hp, rated torque: 350 Newton metres.
•  Closely modelled on the BMW in-line six-cylinder
engines, the all-new
2.0-litre engine with all-aluminium
crankcase comes with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology featuring
high-performance twin-scroll turbocharging system, High Precision
Injection direct petrol injection
with innovative solenoid
injectors, and the latest further enhanced version of the BMW-patented
VALVETRONIC variable valve control system.
•  New engine generation constitutes the latest innovative
highlight of the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy, 2.0-litre engine with
torque upgrade compared to the previous engine and exceptionally low
fuel consumption and emissions.
•  Equipped as standard with six-speed manual transmission
or optionally with eight-speed automatic; extensive BMW
EfficientDynamics features, including Auto Start-Stop function (manual
transmission models).
•  New BMW X1 xDrive28i combines even more agility
with significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions; average
fuel consumption
in the EU test cycle: 7.9 litres/100 km or 35.7
mpg imp (an improvement of 1.5 litres / 5.7 mpg), CO2 emissions:
183 g/km (down by 38 g), acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h
(62 mph) in 6.1 seconds (manual transmission) or 6.5 seconds
(automatic transmission, down by 0.3 seconds).
•  Standard-fitted intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive
system calibrated for optimised driving dynamics; Performance Control
optionally available.
•  M Sports package available as an option for all BMW X1
model versions.
•  Unique vehicle concept in the premium compact segment,
typical
BMW X styling features and driving qualities, extensive
interior adaptability, uncompromising premium quality including
outstanding build and materials, upscale interior trim, and innovative
BMW ConnectedDrive options that include apps to receive internet radio
stations and for in-car Facebook and Twitter use.

With its powerful, sporty and elegant styling, supreme agility,
luxurious functionality and innovative equipment features, the BMW X1
is a trailblazer
in the premium compact segment in terms of
driving pleasure. Yet again premium carmaker BMW has successfully
transplanted the BMW X model concept to a new vehicle segment to
create a unique product. Now the
BMW X1 is breaking new ground,
this time in terms of the
BMW EfficientDynamics programme. The
new BMW X1 xDrive28i is the brand’s first four-cylinder
petrol model with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which comprises High
Precision Injection direct petrol injection,
a charge system
based on the twin-scroll principle, double-VANOS variable camshaft
timing and VALVETRONIC variable valve control.
BMW has timed the introduction of this technology package in the new

BMW X1 xDrive28i to coincide with the launch of a new
generation of BMW 2.0-litre petrol engines. The new
180 kW/245 hp powerplant combines a power and torque upgrade
over the previous engine with substantially reduced fuel consumption
and emissions. This twofold improvement is reflected in some
impressive performance specifications. The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)
sprint time is 6.1 seconds (automatic: 6.5 seconds), an
improvement of
0.7 seconds (automatic: 0.3 seconds) over the
previous model, which was only available as an automatic. At the same
time, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has been cut by 16
per cent to 7.9 litres/100 km (35.7 mpg imp), with CO2 emissions of
183 grams per kilometre.
The new BMW X1 xDrive28i comes with a six-speed manual
transmission as standard. The standard-fitted BMW EfficientDynamics
technology includes – amongst other features – Brake
Energy Regeneration, an Optimum Shift Indicator, the Auto Start-Stop
function and on-demand control of auxiliary units. An optional
eight-speed automatic version is also available. Thanks to
its
exceptionally high internal efficiency, models with this transmission
offer identical fuel consumption and emissions performance to those
with the manual version.
As standard specification, the new BMW X1 xDrive28i is equipped
with the BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system, whose electronically
controlled
multi-plate clutch continuously varies the drive
power split between the front and rear axles. The intelligent
all-wheel-drive system is integrated with Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) and responds quickly to the first signs
of oversteer or
understeer. The result is improved traction in slippery conditions or
away from surfaced roads, and improved cornering dynamics. xDrive is
calibrated for optimised driving dynamics, which results in precise
steering response when cornering. Additionally, the optional
Performance Control system can be specified, which matches the drive
torque at the rear wheels to driving conditions for even more agile performance.
To add to the agile driving qualities, from spring 2011 the BMW X1
will for
the first time be available with an M Sports package.
This option, which is available ex works for all engine versions,
comprises a range of suspension, exterior and interior components
which have been developed specifically for this compact BMW X model.
The engine: new benchmark in efficiency and dynamism.
BMW X models offer their own distinctive interpretation of
typical BMW driving pleasure. The BMW X1 xDrive28i combines
this special driving experience with efficiency that is unrivalled in
this power class. As a result, this new
BMW X1 model offers
sporty power delivery of a kind that was previously confined to
six-cylinder engines – but combines it with outstanding fuel
consumption and emissions performance.
It’s all down to the latest-generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder
petrol engine, which sets new standards with its various innovative
technologies.
The BMW X1 xDrive28i’s powerplant
achieves the twofold goal of BMW EfficientDynamics in impressive
style: it continuously raises the bar on driving pleasure, while at
the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions. With a
displacement of 1,997 cc and world-exclusive BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology, incorporating twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision
Injection, double-VANOS and VALVETRONIC, it delivers maximum power of
180 kW/245 hp at 5,000 rpm – 55 kW more than the
previous top-powered BMW 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Debut: first application of BMW TwinPower Turbo in a four-cylinder engine.
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology gives the new four-cylinder engine

the sort of power which naturally aspirated engines can only
achieve through more cylinders and substantially larger displacement.
The four-cylinder engine with its all-aluminium crankcase, including a
motor sport-derived bedplate, is lighter and more compact than a
six-cylinder engine of equivalent power.
This has direct
benefits for the efficiency of the BMW X1 xDrive28i and also, thanks
to the reduced front axle load, for agility.
The new engine offers more torque, too, than the previous naturally
aspirated engines. Rated torque of 350 Newton metres, which comes on
stream at just 1,250 rpm, ensures very good low-end response. The
vigorous power delivery, from only slightly above idling, is a very
seductive feature of this new engine, and the power climbs steadily
all the way to the upper area of the load range. The new BMW
X1 xDrive28i has a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of

6.1 seconds (6.5 seconds with automatic transmission). These
times are an improvement of 0.7 seconds and 0.3 seconds respectively
on those for the previous model with six-speed automatic transmission.
The new BMW X1 xDrive28i hits a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).
The turbocharger is a twin-scroll system. The exhaust streams leaving
the
two pairs of cylinders are kept completely separate as they
flow through the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, taking a
spiral path to the turbine wheel. This configuration results in very
low exhaust back pressure at low engine rpm, and allows the energy of
the exhaust gas pulses to be optimally managed and translated into
powerful rotation of the turbine blades, without a response delay. The
result is instant throttle reaction and typical BMW fast-revving performance.
More dynamic performance plus reduced emissions, thanks to
VALVETRONIC, double-VANOS and direct injection.
The fully cylinder head-integrated VALVETRONIC variable valve control
system, and the double-VANOS variable intake and exhaust camshaft
timing, have a further positive impact on power development. The BMW
X1 xDrive28i engine features assembled intake and exhaust
camshafts and a latest-generation VALVETRONIC system which is even
faster-acting thanks to an optimised stepper motor with integrated sensor.
The patented BMW VALVETRONIC system with seamlessly variable intake
valve lift control dispenses with the throttle valve system typical of
earlier engine generations. Instead, combustion air mass is controlled
inside the engine, resulting in much faster response. Pumping losses
are kept to a minimum, so making the engine more efficient.
The new engine’s unusually high efficiency, for a turbocharged
unit, is also down to the High Precision Injection petrol
direct-injection system. Centrally positioned between the valves,
solenoid injectors with a maximum injection pressure of 200 bar
precisely control the supply of fuel. The fuel is injected very close
to the spark plug, resulting in clean and homogeneous combustion. The
cooling effect of the injected fuel also results in a higher
compression
ratio than on turbocharged naturally aspirated
engines. This results in further efficiency improvements.
The efficiency theme continues with a computer-controlled oil pump
and an on-demand electric coolant pump. Also, the new BMW
X1 xDrive28i is specified as standard with a six-speed manual
transmission with Auto Start-Stop function. This system automatically
switches off the engine when the vehicle stops at crossroads or is
sitting in stationary traffic in order to prevent unnecessary idling
and wasteful use of fuel.
The new engine technology and extensive, standard-fitted
BMW
EfficientDynamics features achieve an exceptionally good balance
between performance and fuel consumption. The new
BMW X1 xDrive28i has average fuel consumption in the EU test
cycle of 7.9 litres /100 km
(35.7 mpg imp), a 16 per cent
improvement on the previous model.
CO2 emissions are rated at
183 grams per km.
Features based on award-winning six-in-line engine result in new
efficiency benchmark.
A number of key design features of the new engine are based on the
latest-generation BMW six-in-line engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology. This 225 kW/306 hp unit, fitted in models such
as the new BMW X3 xDrive35i, is internationally regarded as
a benchmark in dynamic performance and impressive efficiency.
Amongst other tributes, these special qualities earned the
six-cylinder engine the Engine of the Year Award 2010. No other
3.0-litre engine offers anything like such a good balance between
driving pleasure and fuel economy.
And now, the engine of the
new BMW X1 xDrive28i has achieved a similar benchmark position in
the 2.0-litre engine class.
Optional eight-speed automatic transmission – greater driving
comfort with no increase in fuel consumption over manual transmission.
The BMW X1 xDrive28i is equipped as standard with a
six-speed manual transmission. Optionally, the power can be managed by
an eight-speed automatic transmission. Innovative gear train design
makes this transmission comparable in size and weight to the previous
six-speed automatic transmissions. The additional ratios provide an
appreciable improvement in driving comfort, sporty performance and
efficiency. Also optional are a sports leather steering wheel and an M
leather steering wheel, which both come
with shift paddles which
allow the driver to operate the transmission manually yet still keep
both hands on the wheel. In typical M style, the right-hand paddle is
used for changing up and the left-hand paddle for changing down.
Further features of the eight-speed automatic are short shift times,
minimal torque converter slip, which only occurs at launch, reduced
friction losses, since no more than two clutches are ever open at
once, and a wide ratio spread, which has benefits both for sprinting
performance and for low-rpm cruising. The result is very dynamic
acceleration, smooth gear changes and
at the same time a further
reduction in fuel consumption. On the new
BMW X1 xDrive28i, this
means that models with automatic transmission offer identical fuel
consumption and emissions performance to the manual version.
The BMW X1: best-in-segment agility, thanks to BMW xDrive.
A variable drive power split between the front and rear wheels,
courtesy of
the new BMW X1 xDrive28i’s standard-fitted
BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system, results in improved agility –
and confident traction away from unsurfaced roads. Via a transfer case
with electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, xDrive finely
controls the drive power in line with changing conditions, always
sending the right amount of power to the axle whose wheels have

the best grip. 
The permanent all-wheel-drive system is integrated with Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) and with the engine management. Wheel slip is
detected at the very first signs by sensors at the wheels. The system
then responds with
split-second speed by varying the drive split
to efficiently correct under- and oversteer at the earliest possible
stage. During cornering, more drive power is sent to the rear axle to
improve manoeuvrability and prevent understeer.
The DSC system
includes integral ABS, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Cornering Brake
Control (CBC) and also Dynamic Traction Control (DTC). DTC raises the
stability control response thresholds, making it easier to move off on
snow or sand. Amongst other features, the DSC system also includes a
Brake Drying function – for wet-weather driving – and
Fading Compensation. 
Either as a stand-alone option, or in conjunction with the likewise
optional sports suspension, Performance Control applies precisely
controlled braking pulses, with torque compensation, as an efficient
corrective measure at
the very first signs of understeer on
slippery surfaces and under very dynamic cornering.
Maximum agility and all-round safety through state-of-the-art
suspension technology and robust body structure.
The agile, precise, confident handling of the
BMW X1 xDrive28i is a direct result of its high-performance
suspension technology and a very robust body structure. The
double-joint spring-strut thrust bar axle at the front and the

five-arm rear axle provide an optimal combination of ride
quality and sporty handling. The hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering
system comes with precise power assistance.
In part, the BMW X1 owes its extreme torsional rigidity to
intelligent use of high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile steels.
Material choices, and the positioning and geometry of struts, braces
and other supporting members, are designed for maximum
crashworthiness, while also optimising weight and agility. Front and
side airbags along with side curtain head airbags for the front and
rear rows of seats are standard specification. Three-point
inertia-reel belts are standard on all seats, with belt force limiters
and belt latch tensioners at the front.
The BMW X1’s standard twin round headlights also feature
daytime running lights. The optional bi-xenon headlights incorporate
sidelights and daytime running lights. They are combined at the rear
with LED fibre optic technology which makes the L-shape of the
tail-light clusters stand out even more strikingly. Further options
for the BMW X1 include High-Beam Assistant, a rain sensor and Adaptive
Headlights, which swivel in line with the steering angle.
Confident styling, state-of-the-art interior functionality.
The BMW X1 delivers unfiltered driving pleasure, all-round sporty
performance and extreme agility both in urban traffic and out of town.
The styling is marked by confident elegance, upscale functionality and
trendsetting modernity. The unique vehicle concept combines typical
BMW driving pleasure with a level of interior adaptability which is
quite unusual for the compact segment and will appeal to customers
with an active and varied lifestyle. Both the versatility and the
sporty, agile driving qualities are closely echoed in the body
styling, with its seamless transitions between front, sides and rear,
and well-defined lines which create fluent connections between the
different elements of the body. 
The five-door X1 measures 4.45 metres (175") in length, but
despite the smaller dimensions compared with the BMW X6,
BMW X5 and BMW X3, it is clearly identifiable as a BMW
X model from every angle. Square-contoured wheel arches, increased
ground clearance, narrow guard strips along the lower edges of the
body and the upright BMW kidney grille all point to robust design. The
long bonnet, short front overhang, a long wheelbase of 2.76 metres
(108.6") and the steeply sloping rear windscreen accentuate the
sense of length and confirm the sporty credentials of the BMW X1.
The higher seating position and driver-centric cockpit design add to
the intense driving experience. This layout also provides convenient
entry and gives the driver a commanding view of the road. High-quality
materials and striking surface textures, plus iDrive for models
equipped with an optional navigation system, all reflect the
premium-class quality of the BMW X1. Expressive graphic elements,
extensive trim panelling and dynamic styling create a sporty, youthful
aura in the BMW X1. Horizontal lines give the instrument panel a
layered look which continues into the door trim, accentuating the
width of the instrument panel as well as the general sense of
spaciousness. The centre control styling creates a clear demarcation
between the driver’s and front passenger’s areas.
The rear offers three full-size seats. One or more sections of the
40:20:40 split-folding rear seatback can be lowered to increase
luggage capacity from 420 right up to 1,350 litres (14.8 to 47.6
cu. ft). At the detail level, functionality is further enhanced by a
wide range of trays, cupholders and stowage compartments.
Practical, innovative, high-quality optional equipment.
The everyday practicality, driving pleasure and comfortable touring
qualities which are hallmarks of the BMW X1 can be expanded even
further by a range of top-quality optional equipment features. Roof
rails, a storage compartment package and a tow bar with removable ball
head provide additional transport capacity. Interior customisation
options include sports seats, seat heating, an interior lights package
and the large panorama glass roof. The powerful and efficient
automatic climate control system offers a choice of five different
climate control modes and maintains a pleasant temperature inside the
vehicle at all times of year and in all weather conditions. The
standard-fitted audio system includes six speakers, a CD drive and an
AUX-IN connection for external audio devices. Optionally, MP3 players
and other data or music storage devices can be integrated in the
in-car entertainment system via a USB interface.
BMW X1 models equipped with the Business or Professional navigation
system also feature the new-generation iDrive operating system with
centre console-mounted Controller and direct selection buttons,
functional bookmark buttons below the climate control panel and a 6.5-
or 8.8-inch Control Display. A wide range of driver assistance systems
and mobility services from
BMW ConnectedDrive are also
available. To supplement the optional
sensor-equipped Park
Distance Control system, a further manoeuvring aid can be specified
– the optional rear-view camera. BMW ConnectedDrive also offers
in-car internet access and innovative solutions for the integration of
smartphones and external music players.
The optional apps from BMW ConnectedDrive offer an attractive
extension
of the range of infotainment features in the BMW X1 as
well. With this special option Apple iPhone users can download free
software from the Apple App Store that allows them to select internet
radio stations from around the world using the iDrive system or to
have the latest posts from their personal Facebook or Twitter account
shown on the car’s Control Display. In addition, the online
services allow standardised messages to be sent from the car.
Additional apps and functions are set to follow in the future.
Debut: M Sports package for the BMW X1.
Simultaneously with the market launch of the new BMW
X1 xDrive28i in spring 2011, an M Sports package will make its
debut in this series. It will
be available for all engine
versions of the compact BMW X model and comprises suspension, exterior
and interior components specially developed for this model. These
features further enhance the vehicle’s sporty and agile driving
qualities and give them a distinctive visual dimension as well. They
include sports suspension calibration and 17-inch double-spoke M alloy
wheels for even sharper driving dynamics. Alternatively, the M Sports
package can be supplied with 18-inch double-spoke M alloy wheels.
The M Sports package for the BMW X1 also features an M Aerodynamics
package, door sills with the “M” logo and BMW Individual
High Gloss Shadow Line trim for the side window surrounds and roof
rails. Also available in conjunction with the M Sports package are the
metallic exterior paint colours Alpine White, Le Mans Blue, Sapphire
Black, Space Grey, Vermillion Red and Mineral White.
Sports seats upholstered in cloth/alcantara, an M leather-trimmed
steering wheel with multifunction buttons and an M footrest for the
driver add to the driving pleasure when the BMW X1 is equipped with
the M Sports package. The high-end sporty theme is capped off by a BMW
Individual roof liner in Anthracite, dark cross-brushed aluminium
interior trim, the M gearshift lever for vehicles with six-speed
manual transmission and a leather handbrake lever gaiter.