When BMW unveiled the new M135 last year, we were disappointed to see a detuned version of the “B48” engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline mill makes only 296 hp in Europe, where the hot hatch…
You’ll unlikely ever hear people complaining about the 2025 BMW M5 being underpowered. With 717 hp and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) on tap, it’s one of the most potent four-door cars ever. But how much…
The new M5 isn’t the most powerful car BMW has ever made, but it’s not far behind the XM Label. It uses a variation of the same plug-in hybrid based around the “S68” engine. With…
Earlier this month, BMW finally kicked off deliveries of the hotly anticipated seventh-generation M5. Consequently, it was only a matter of time before we’d see the G90 strapped onto a dyno. In typical Bavarian fashion,…
BMW has been deliberately underrating its engines for as long as we can remember. To the surprise of no one, the S58 inside the M4 CSL is no exception. UK tuning shop Evolve Automotive strapped…
Every BMW enthusiast knows their favorite brand has been deliberately underrating the power figures for decades and the new M2 is no exception. After all, why should it be any different? The sports coupe uses…
Having just taken delivery of a 2023 BMW XM, the folks over at IND Distribution decided to see how powerful the Toronto Red mastodont really is. With that in mind, they took the plug-in hybrid…
With M2 G87 deliveries finally underway, more and more owners are putting BMW’s entry-level M car on the dyno to find out how much power it really makes. As a refresher, IND Distribution’s Zandvoort Blue…
BMW’s have always performed well on dynos. Every time a new BMW launches, enthusiasts put their cars on dyno machines to test their real power figures and they’re always more than what BMW claims. However,…
Whether it’s a lowly 116d or a spicy M5, BMW usually underrates its engine. Late last year, the M3 CSL was tested on the dyno and generated 360 horsepower or an extra five over the…
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