123d

[Ben Carufel]

I'd gladly pay the $35.6k I'm expecting to spend on a 135i for a 123d instead.

[Ablice]

Cool.

Still, as always, 24v DOHC + E30 = mine :)

[Julien]

saw the new 1 series coupe with the 204hp 2L diesel in it at the dealer yesterday!! It is by far my favorite recent BMW offering as of lates, a true 2000 era e30 sized car. Definitely getting one in a few years.

BMW has unveiled the new generation of four-cylinder diesel engines in the 1-Series. With a capacity of 2.o liters the new four-cylinder diesel engine has a maximum output of 204 hp and a peak torque of 295 lbs-ft. The 123d makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 6.7 seconds. It has an average consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers and the CO2 level is 138 g per kilometer. This makes the 123d the first large-series vehicle over 200 bhp whose CO2 output is below the 140 g level.

FYI: that is 45 mpg

design elements: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZaUZ...eature=related

last note: a diesel that breaks the 100hp/1L barrier is AMAZING to me