Tag: six

The Euro Option: 2013 VW Passat TDI SE

By LSB Chris on October 7, 2013 • ( 11 Comments )

Something amazing is happening in America. Both the take rates for manual transmissions and diesel powertrains are on the rise. Similarly, the sales of manual-equipped diesel-powered vehicles is also on the rise. We at Limited Slip Blog refer to that combo as “the Euro option” since this powertrain combination […]

An Engine for All Seasons: BMW’s N55

By LSB Chris on December 17, 2012 • ( 5 Comments )

Chances are, if you’ve been near a BMW dealership in the past few years, you’ve come across a car powered by the N55. That’s manufacturing code for what BMW calls their TwinPower Turbo inline six cylinder engine. That’s BMW-speak for a 3.0 liter engine with a single twin-scroll […]