BMW has recently announced their plans of reducing the CO2 emissions of their vehicles. To accomplish such BMW will make use of more efficient engines, regenerative brakes, and stop-start functions on most of its BMW model ranges.
The new Green Dynamics' programme that that German automaker and manufacturer of will implement is designed to improve its cars ecological credentials while maintaining their dexterity.
A range of optimized four cylinder petrol and diesel engines will made part of the programme. The 2007 BMW lineup which is comprised of no fewer than 22 models will benefit from such programme by achieving less than 140g/km carbon dioxide emissions.
One of the most dramatic reductions will be seen on the 320d Touring with fuel consumption that is now down by 17 percent over last years model. BMW's smaller car are not the only ones that are to benefit from the said programme, the uprated 520d will pump out an incredibly low 136g/km CO2.
BMW 123d in Shade of Green
And in connection with BMW's Green Dynamics' Programme, the German automaker has also announced that for the coming 2008 there will be fewer than 22 models with a CO2 level of 140g/km or 240g/mile or lesser. And of these 22 models is the highly anticipated 123d.
The four-cylinder, twin-turbo all-aluminum 2.0 liter units that powers the 123d is just one among the long series of remarkable engines from BMW. If in case the 123d really do come out it will become the first mass-produced car with a 200 hp plus engine with CO2 output below 240g/mile.
To be more accurate the engine is capable of producing 201 hp which allows the new 123d to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in a matter of 7.1 seconds with an estimated fuel economy of around 54 mpg.
The 123d will be offered in three and five-door variants plus it will also receive BMW's new stop-start technology called the Efficient Dynamics which includes a brake energy regeneration function.
BMW and Mini models will also be given new engine variations. The 123d is scheduled to go on sale in September with pricing to be announced in conjunction with its release.
