LCI Part 2?
02-14-2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='531397' date='Feb 14 2008, 09:47 AM
With a remap, we can expect somewhere around 450-480+ HP
02-14-2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='531478' date='Feb 14 2008, 12:57 PM
Why not? Didn't the '08 X5 hit the streets before the '08 5? There's no written law stating that the models have to be released in a specific sequence. They come when they come.
At any rate, it's not nearly as drastic a change as we were expecting. And that's a good thing, IMO. I wasn't feeling those other drawings/guesstimates. Although, I do like that top photoshopped picture. It's very classy looking, but obviously has too much 3-series chopped in. The headlights look nothing like the lights on the other cars.
At any rate, it's not nearly as drastic a change as we were expecting. And that's a good thing, IMO. I wasn't feeling those other drawings/guesstimates. Although, I do like that top photoshopped picture. It's very classy looking, but obviously has too much 3-series chopped in. The headlights look nothing like the lights on the other cars.
02-14-2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='531478' date='Feb 14 2008, 11:57 PM
Why not? Didn't the '08 X5 hit the streets before the '08 5? There's no written law stating that the models have to be released in a specific sequence. They come when they come.
At any rate, it's not nearly as drastic a change as we were expecting. And that's a good thing, IMO. I wasn't feeling those other drawings/guesstimates. Although, I do like that top photoshopped picture. It's very classy looking, but obviously has too much 3-series chopped in. The headlights look nothing like the lights on the other cars.
At any rate, it's not nearly as drastic a change as we were expecting. And that's a good thing, IMO. I wasn't feeling those other drawings/guesstimates. Although, I do like that top photoshopped picture. It's very classy looking, but obviously has too much 3-series chopped in. The headlights look nothing like the lights on the other cars.
Yes there is a pre planned sequence for most production cars and with BMW if the model runs well it usually stays 7 - 8 years , its safer and more cost effective , I do not think we can get our hands on the new 5 until Late 2011 or even March 2011 as a 2012 model, won't be surprised as its been the best selling 5 ever.
02-14-2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='531578' date='Feb 14 2008, 05:55 PM
Hmmm BiTurbo V8 (408 HP)...? *Drools*...
With a remap, we can expect somewhere around 450-480+ HP
With a remap, we can expect somewhere around 450-480+ HP
02-14-2008 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='531597' date='Feb 14 2008, 07:12 PM
Yes there is a pre planned sequence for most production cars and with BMW if the model runs well it usually stays 7 - 8 years , its safer and more cost effective , I do not think we can get our hands on the new 5 until Late 2011 or even March 2011 as a 2012 model, won't be surprised as its been the best selling 5 ever.
The E60 is unlikely to beat the sales record of the E39 at its current rate by the way.
02-14-2008 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='531683' date='Feb 15 2008, 06:12 AM
The E60 is unlikely to beat the sales record of the E39 at its current rate by the way.
02-14-2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='531403' date='Feb 14 2008, 04:51 PM
I doubt that there will be an "LCI2" for the E60 -- that photo and article is more likely the F10...
02-15-2008 | 02:17 AM
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Probably just like the e60, it will hit Europe in Sept 2008 as an '09 model and hit here in March 2009 six months later. The TT V8 will be awesome. You really have to appreciate these exciting engines, its like the 1960/70's hp wars all over again.