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The new BMW inline six-cylinder spark ignition engine

Part 2: Thermodynamics and functional properties

Der neue Reihensechszylinder-Ottomotor von BMW

Teil 2: Thermodynamik und funktionale Eigenschaften

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BMW is currently launching its new inline six-cylinder engine with Valvetronic on worldwide markets, starting with the 630i Coupé und Convertible. Following the description of its weight-saving construction concept and design features in the first part of this article [1], the second part examines the thermodynamics and functional properties of the completely re-developed engine.

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  1. Wolf Kiefer
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  2. Norbert Klauer
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  3. Michael Krauss
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Kiefer, W., Klauer, N., Krauss, M. et al. The new BMW inline six-cylinder spark ignition engine. MTZ Worldw 65, 22–25 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03227723

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