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When the e39 went from 3.9 to 4.4 liters they still called it a 540i.
Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='1053156' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:12 AM
The 555 will come out after 2 years ala 545-550
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But they did call the twin turbo 3.0d the 535D (and335D) rather the originally proposed 530top (WTF 
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If they keep the single turbo version they will have to differentiate the engines somehow...
)If they keep the single turbo version they will have to differentiate the engines somehow...
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Originally Posted by einstein57' post='1053328' date='Nov 12 2009, 03:38 PM
When the e39 went from 3.9 to 4.4 liters they still called it a 540i.
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='1053614' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:14 PM
Agree, They will just bump the power in a year or two which is very easy with a turbo engine, but leave the name. I bet even before that Dinan will come up with something like 480bhp/500l/ft.
"The 550i is easily modified to be as fast as the M5 plus you'll save $30K"
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='1053622' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:26 PM
Mark my word, there will be a "550i vs. M5" discussion
"The 550i is easily modified to be as fast as the M5 plus you'll save $30K"
"The 550i is easily modified to be as fast as the M5 plus you'll save $30K"
Keep in mind that the F10 M5 will be TT as well. I think I read somewhere around 600hp. Heres an interesting vid for those who haven't seen it:
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='1053614' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:14 PM
Agree, They will just bump the power in a year or two which is very easy with a turbo engine, but leave the name. I bet even before that Dinan will come up with something like 480bhp/500l/ft.
keep in mind the engine has already been out for a year, first year X6, this year in the F01...
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1053081' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:57 AM
Sixcard:
I assume that you were referring to me (sdg1871).
I assume that you were referring to me (sdg1871).
I appreciate your reply. Thank you.
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