2009 V-8 Five Series
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Has anyone seen or heard any more about whether the new V-8 will be availale on the 5 series for 2009 when the model changes over in March?
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No, but it will be in the X6 when it launches.I bet they put it into the F10 .
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Originally Posted by jmatthe' post='509615' date='Dec 22 2007, 12:20 PM
Has anyone seen or heard any more about whether the new V-8 will be availale on the 5 series for 2009 when the model changes over in March?
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='509654' date='Dec 22 2007, 01:47 PM
Model year will probably change in September, not March. Unlikely this engine will be used in what will now be one of BMWs older platforms.
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='509673' date='Dec 22 2007, 11:59 AM
Looks along (LCI)... ? - what does that mean?
Probably means Looks alone... (LCI) will not cut it for two more years.
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='509686' date='Dec 22 2007, 12:46 PM
I'm betting we see this engine in the e60.....
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My Ride: 2005.5 545i, Silver Grey, Dakota Black, Anthracite, Premium, Cold, Sport, L7, Nav, Fold Down Seats, Sunshades, Sirius.
2006 330i, Silver, Black, Natural Poplar, Sport, 6 speed, Cold, Premium
2002 330xi Black, Black, Premium, Cold, Premium Sound. (Sold)
1997 540i (sold)
1985 635i Euro (sold to family)
1985 535i (sold)
Last year the 6 cylinder engines were upgraded in March production for the US. One year is not a trend, but I would think there aren't that many V8 engine production lines to run very many variations.