03-30-2010, 08:22 AM | #27 |
Lieutenant General
3570
Rep 10,351
Posts |
Think of it like this. BMW is dropping the NA 6 cyl for the I4 turbo. Consequently it will compete with the base A4, IS, MB, etc etc. I for one welcome the return of the shark nose.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-30-2010, 10:20 AM | #28 |
Private First Class
7
Rep 143
Posts
Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT SpaceGrau
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Portland, OR
|
I just don't agree. Yes a 4 cyl turbo can compete with a stock inline 6, but a 4cyl turbo cannot compete with a 6cyl turbo. A 6cyl turbo is not too much power for a daily driver,for some maybe. They need to incorporate both engines.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-04-2010, 01:02 PM | #29 |
Captain
17
Rep 680
Posts |
BMW has built thier reputation for decades on the inline-6. I can't see them dropiing it entriely.
That said, expect 4cyl turbo around 250 hp to replace the 328. Probably some sort of more powerful engine as well (big turbo 4? turbo 6?) The n54 or variant will likely power the new M3. I hope they continue the turbo diesels - just give us a couple of the EU powerplants. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-05-2010, 02:29 AM | #30 |
Critical Care Anesthesiologist
481
Rep 8,828
Posts
Drives: SMB F83
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Seattle, WA
|
man, this is seriously a face-palm moment...... especially with those two chops.
__________________
kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }
"your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist" |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|