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12-22-2007, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jmatthe' post='509689' date='Dec 22 2007, 03:58 PM
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.
12-22-2007, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='509692' date='Dec 22 2007, 03:13 PM
Look how many four- and six-cylinder variants there are though.
12-22-2007, 07:42 PM
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When does the new 7 come out? Won't it certainly get this new 4.4L V-8 twin-turbo too?
It's interesting to speculate about getting this new engine in the E60 ... because it sure would be fun! But BMW didn't make that move last time when the E65 7 series came out with the then-new 4.4L - while the E39 540i continued with its old engine.
However, the competition is stronger this time. And why would BMW continue to manufacture this obscure 4.8L V-8 that it only installs in a few thousand 550s / 650s each year?, when a perfectly good alternative is available?
Either way ... we are only about 27 months away from the F10.
It's interesting to speculate about getting this new engine in the E60 ... because it sure would be fun! But BMW didn't make that move last time when the E65 7 series came out with the then-new 4.4L - while the E39 540i continued with its old engine.
However, the competition is stronger this time. And why would BMW continue to manufacture this obscure 4.8L V-8 that it only installs in a few thousand 550s / 650s each year?, when a perfectly good alternative is available?
Either way ... we are only about 27 months away from the F10.
12-22-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='509810' date='Dec 22 2007, 10:42 PM
When does the new 7 come out? Won't it certainly get this new 4.4L V-8 twin-turbo too?
It's interesting to speculate about getting this new engine in the E60 ... because it sure would be fun! But BMW didn't make that move last time when the E65 7 series came out with the then-new 4.4L - while the E39 540i continued with its old engine.
However, the competition is stronger this time. And why would BMW continue to manufacture this obscure 4.8L V-8 that it only installs in a few thousand 550s / 650s each year?, when a perfectly good alternative is available?
Either way ... we are only about 27 months away from the F10.
It's interesting to speculate about getting this new engine in the E60 ... because it sure would be fun! But BMW didn't make that move last time when the E65 7 series came out with the then-new 4.4L - while the E39 540i continued with its old engine.
However, the competition is stronger this time. And why would BMW continue to manufacture this obscure 4.8L V-8 that it only installs in a few thousand 550s / 650s each year?, when a perfectly good alternative is available?
Either way ... we are only about 27 months away from the F10.
12-22-2007, 08:32 PM
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The December 24 edition of Autoweek magazine had a short article on the X6. The article states: "The top engine is a new twin-turbocharged V8 with direct injection that produces 400 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque. Watch for this engine in future BMW high-performance M3 and M5 models.
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='509821' date='Dec 23 2007, 12:32 AM
The December 24 edition of Autoweek magazine had a short article on the X6. The article states: "The top engine is a new twin-turbocharged V8 with direct injection that produces 400 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque. Watch for this engine in future BMW high-performance M3 and M5 models.
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