3.0 ltr- 255hp, BMW working on a DSG
10-30-2004, 03:02 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
In Autoweek- The 2006 330i, due in May 2005 will have a new magnesium block 3 ltr with 255hp. It also says BMW is working on an Audi type DSG tranny.
http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101090
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Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Oct 30 2004, 07:25 PM
Isn't the 530 going to get the same hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
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10-30-2004, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' date='Oct 30 2004, 09:10 PM
[quote name='Jimbo' date='Oct 30 2004, 07:25 PM']Isn't the 530 going to get the same hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
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[/quote]Is it better to order a 530 on Feb which im planning or just wait for May/June for the new engine?
Btw, is it just me or is the back of the new 3 similar to a Honda Civic?
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Originally Posted by Delta' date='Oct 30 2004, 10:38 PM
[quote name='pennetta' date='Oct 30 2004, 09:10 PM'][quote name='Jimbo' date='Oct 30 2004, 07:25 PM']Isn't the 530 going to get the same hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
What will happen to the 525? Will it get the 225 hp?
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[/quote]Is it better to order a 530 on Feb which im planning or just wait for May/June for the new engine?
Btw, is it just me or is the back of the new 3 similar to a Honda Civic?
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[/quote]The back of the new 3er is dreadful. The rest of the car looks pretty hot, though.
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