BMW's M performance division has devised an exhaust manifold so clever that they've patented it. The manifold helps to reduce turbo lag, and here's how it works. BMW's N63 engine--the 400-hp 4.4-liter ...

The BMW N63 series V8 is a high-performance engine, with different versions all putting out over 400 horsepower. It's definitely an innovative engine, as it includes important firsts for BMW and the ...

Originally published in the June 2015 issue of Road & Track. I have lots of friends who work on cars for a living. You could call them mechanics, but I think of them as supersleuths. I could write a ...

Car enthusiasts of a certain age may feel particularly dated by the following fact: the first two powerplants to mark BMW's mass-market adoption of twin-turbo engines are about to start turning 20.

The first time I heard about problems with the BMW N63 engine was when my car needed some maintenance. While I was waiting for my ride's repair to finish, I started talking to the mechanic about a ...

Former Mercedes-Benz technician went ahead and bought a BMW X6 for only $3,000 at an auction while he was on holiday in Italy. His wife tried to talk him out of it, but it was already too late. He had ...

Modern cars are asked to excel at many things, some of which are at cross purposes. The buying public demands vehicles that are sporty and luxurious, but regulations require them to be increasingly ...