F10 M5 Engine?
01-05-2009, 11:58 AM
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Well, BMW has revealed that both the X5 and the X6 will get M versions (not sure how I feel about this - does an M version of an SUV fit the essence of M-ness?).
This latest video on BMW-web.tv describes a V8 M Turbo Engine with twin scroll turbo chargers, enhanced of course. So the question is: how much enhancement will they be able to get out of the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (currently at 400hp / 450 lb-ft)? Can it make 550hp? And if so, what does the torque go up to?
This latest video on BMW-web.tv describes a V8 M Turbo Engine with twin scroll turbo chargers, enhanced of course. So the question is: how much enhancement will they be able to get out of the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (currently at 400hp / 450 lb-ft)? Can it make 550hp? And if so, what does the torque go up to?
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='759987' date='Jan 5 2009, 03:58 PM
This latest video on BMW-web.tv describes a V8 M Turbo Engine with twin scroll turbo charges, enhanced of course. So the question is: how much enhancement will they be able to get out of the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 (currently at 400hp / 450 lb-ft)? Can it make 550hp? And if so, what does the torque go up to?
..is it possible that there is a Twin Turbo 4.8 liter on the way?
01-05-2009, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RichReg' post='760024' date='Jan 5 2009, 04:39 PM
..is it possible that there is a Twin Turbo 4.8 liter on the way?
for the next M6 and M5, surely
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Autoweek has the answer:
Based on the standard X6 xDrive 5.0i's 4.4-liter 90-degree V8, the new twin-turbo unit is said to match the current M5's naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 for power at 500 hp, while providing as much as 516 lb-ft of torque.
Based on the standard X6 xDrive 5.0i's 4.4-liter 90-degree V8, the new twin-turbo unit is said to match the current M5's naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 for power at 500 hp, while providing as much as 516 lb-ft of torque.
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Originally Posted by RichReg' post='760024' date='Jan 5 2009, 11:39 PM
Sounds like a lot to squeeze out of that engine..
..is it possible that there is a Twin Turbo 4.8 liter on the way?
..is it possible that there is a Twin Turbo 4.8 liter on the way?
Or then it will be a 5,something V10 with twin-turbos, giving out something between 550 - 600 hp.
Twin turbos is the name of the game today.
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='759987' date='Jan 5 2009, 09:58 PM
not sure how I feel about this - does an M version of an SUV fit the essence of M-ness?).
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