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As reported on E90post Homepage.
According to BMW U.S. chief Jim O'Donnell, from the 2009 Frankfurt Motorshow which is currently taking place, BMW has approved plans to finally bring a 4-cylinder 3-series to the U.S. BMW lineup. Expect the engines to be equipped with BMW's next generation twin turbos as he also stated that this (pairing twin turbos with the 4-cylinder engines) "is the goal and we will do it." The decision to finally introduce a 4-cylinder version of the 3er into the U.S. is part of BMW's plans to meet tougher U.S. fuel economy and emissions standards for the next few years -- all auto manufacturers are required raise the gas economy of their entire lineup by 5% a year until year 2016, when a national 35.5mpg standard will be imposed (fleet wide). The 4-cylinder version 3-series is expected to first be available for sale beginning in the spring of 2012 and will be equipped on the next generation 3-series (F30). Don't count out BMW using the same 4-cylinder engines in future X1 and X3's as well, as those cars currently share engines with the 3-series. From automotivenews: Quote:
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09-16-2009, 09:00 AM | #4 |
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I really don't undstand how BMW is going to obtain significant fuel savings on a turbo'd 4cyl gasoline vs a simliar performing NA 6 cyl engine. It's not like BMW cars are loosing weight either. Maybe they'll be diesel??
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09-16-2009, 09:12 AM | #6 |
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I've always been biased against 4 cylinders, just because every one I've ever driven has always been rough and unrefined. A 4 cylinder turbodiesel wouldn't be bad, though I'll always prefer a smooth inline 6.
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09-16-2009, 09:13 AM | #7 |
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They'd better fix their HPFP issue first . . . .
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09-16-2009, 09:28 AM | #9 |
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as far as i know of the 4bangers haven't had any major issues so far
The 4cyl diesels are awesome engines and respond quickly and smoothly, but whenever i step in our 3l diesel X5 i just get taken in by the sound & force of that but i'm sure it'll be a welcome addition for many |
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09-16-2009, 09:54 AM | #15 |
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This will surely replace the 328i in the model lineup. So they way I see it, the 3 series will have the token diesel + a 4 bangerTT start of the range, a 6 bangerTT as the middle of the range and the M3 with a 6 bangerTT. Maybe if they are smarter, they will get a low capacity deisel to compliment the 335d
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09-16-2009, 10:28 AM | #18 |
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Audi/VW 2.0T - decent performance and great fuel economy - if they pull it off as well as VW did with that engine, then no compaints!
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09-16-2009, 10:30 AM | #19 |
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More choices are always a good thing for consumers...
I prefer a smooth I6, but can understand the market place for 4cyl bimmers.
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09-16-2009, 10:50 AM | #20 | |
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The 4 cylinder will replace the N52- the N52 will have served a full generation by then. What is not stated here is that the reason for this shift is all about efficiency and emissions. Times are changing and some people better realize that.
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09-16-2009, 10:52 AM | #21 | |
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57.4 mpg. The important thing is that BMW of North America is protecting the brand by keeping that European crap out of the American showrooms. |
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09-16-2009, 10:53 AM | #22 | |
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You're probably right,though.There will be a 3 Series with some sort of 6 cyl. |
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