From M121 to P48: An overview of the evolution of BMW Turbo engines in motor racing.
(WorldNews Germany)

Munich. BMW is celebrating `50 years of Turbo Power in motorsport` in 2019. From the first turbo engine back in 1969 to the latest P48 engine for the BMW M4 DTM, which already has six wins to its name this season, there have been many steps forward. Here`s an overview of the evolution of the BMW Turbo engine in motor racing. 1969: BMW 2002 TI - Engine: BMW M121. As the first BMW Turbo racing engine, this four-cylinder, in-line engine with a two-litre capacity and turbocharger was a history-making pioneer. Dieter Quester (AUT) won the European Touring Car Championship in a BMW 2002 TI with turbo power. With 0.98 bar of overpressure, the first generation of turbo engine generated approx. 280...