New 535i or new 540i is coming?
12-08-2004, 06:21 AM
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In the new Autoexpress there is an article about a new BMW model, and the author states the following :
"Six-cylinder 2.6 and 3.0-litre petrol models are likely, while diesel fans will be catered for by a 3.0-litre straight-six or the new 3.5-litre V8, which makes its debut this month in the 5-Series". (sixth paragraph down)
Link to AutoExpress article
Anyone hear anything about this?
12-08-2004, 07:05 AM
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I would love to see a 535I V8 come out - hopefully they wouldn't have to kill us with the price hit. The car is already "pricey".
12-08-2004, 07:21 AM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
I don't believe 3.5L V8 would become available for 5er. I mean, the price difference between 545 and 530 (comparatively optioned) is only about $6,000. This gap is too small to have another model wedge in.
However, a 635i and 735i for $6,000 (if extrapolated from above) below current 4.5L price sounds really tempting. I would think really hard choosing between a 545i and 735i if they had the same price and options.
However, a 635i and 735i for $6,000 (if extrapolated from above) below current 4.5L price sounds really tempting. I would think really hard choosing between a 545i and 735i if they had the same price and options.
12-08-2004, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RichReg' date='Dec 8 2004, 10:21 AM
In the new Autoexpress there is an article about a new BMW model, and the author states the following :
"Six-cylinder 2.6 and 3.0-litre petrol models are likely, while diesel fans will be catered for by a 3.0-litre straight-six or the new 3.5-litre V8, which makes its debut this month in the 5-Series".? (sixth paragraph down)
Link to AutoExpress article
Anyone hear anything about this?
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There are new 6 cylinder engines coming out shortly, they will be 2.5, 3.0 (R6) and 3.0 turbo (~3.5displacement), there will not be a 3.5V8
as for the V8's, there will be a 4.0 (m3 first) and then 4.8 (to make 750i/650i/550i?)
12-08-2004, 11:30 PM
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You never mentioned the NEW BMW! The 3-MAX 7 seat MPV.
Looks just like a 3 series touring to me.
Looks just like a 3 series touring to me.
12-09-2004, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Dec 9 2004, 04:43 AM
The parts system at the dealer already shows a 535i badge, this is not the 535d badge which is a different part number.
550i was also regestered as a tademark by bmw in the USA
Now will the 535i be a V8 or just the new R6 engine ???????
550i was also regestered as a tademark by bmw in the USA
Now will the 535i be a V8 or just the new R6 engine ???????
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from what I've read, the it may not be available in the 5series, its looking primarily for the new E90 3er's and it will be a 3.0 turbo making ~3.5L displacement
there will probably be a 540, though, when the new 4.0v8 is launched
12-09-2004, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Dec 9 2004, 03:43 AM
The parts system at the dealer already shows a 535i badge, this is not the 535d badge which is a different part number.
550i was also regestered as a tademark by bmw in the USA
Now will the 535i be a V8 or just the new R6 engine ???????
550i was also regestered as a tademark by bmw in the USA
Now will the 535i be a V8 or just the new R6 engine ???????
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It's going to be cool on the road with lots and lots of torque and power.
12-09-2004, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by paasan' date='Dec 9 2004, 03:55 PM
550i isn't very realistic.
However it's a good trademark to own, when you already have 520i, 525i, 523i, 530i and 545i
However it's a good trademark to own, when you already have 520i, 525i, 523i, 530i and 545i
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There will not be a 545 or 645 or 745 when this is released...it will go 550i/650i/750i.....