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Turbochargers for 1.5-liter gasoline engines from BMW

Gain power with ease

These turbochargers with a water-cooled aluminum or cast steel turbine housing with integrated exhaust manifold have been in high-volume production since 2014. Since 2015, the BMW Group’s 1.5-liter gasoline engines equipped with this turbocharger model have continuously received various honors at the International Engine + Powertrain of the Year Awards. Among them are the awards for International Engine of the Year and awards in the 1.4 to 1.8-liter and under 150 hp classes.

Built for high performance and a long service life

Technical specifications of VDO turbochargers for BMW diesel engines:

Able to withstand high thermal loads, designed for high exhaust gas temperatures: reliable performance with high continuous loads and a sporty driving style
Water-cooled, low-friction bearing system*: for a longer service life and less heat stress in the turbocharger.
Integrated exhaust manifold in the aluminum or cast steel turbine housing: for a faster heating-up phase, compact design
Durable, wear-optimized wastegate system: reliable charge pressure control, even after many hours of operation
Milled aluminum compressor wheel: high strength and low weight, for a fast charge pressure buildup
Highly effective sealing system: protects against oil and exhaust gas losses, even at high temperatures
High thermodynamic efficiency: for optimal use of exhaust gas energy and improved performance

*Specifications may vary depending on the type.

Water-cooled aluminum housing

VDO has been using cutting-edge, highly efficient turbocharger technology for years. One pioneering innovation was developed in cooperation with BMW: the water-cooled turbine housing made from aluminum. It’s almost 30% lighter than conventional turbine housings. Besides high efficiency in terms of torque, fuel consumption and emissions, it offers clear system advantages:

Cooler housing surface

The housing surface stays cooler, eliminating the need for heat protection of adjacent components.

Wastegate-Actuator

The catalytic converter is heated very quickly by the electric wastegate actuator, and at the same time subjected to a lower thermal load thanks to the cooling of the exhaust gas flow.

Turbocharger durability

This significantly increases the service life of the turbocharger.

Catalog

Please see our online catalog for more information on this product that can be installed in your vehicle (passenger car).

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