02-04-2011, 11:57 PM | #1 |
Major
182
Rep 1,008
Posts |
F30 will come in NA six cylinder!
Read Auto Motor und Sport on the net. They wrote that the next 3 will come with a natural aspirated six (328i) in addition to the turbo-six (335i).
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...r-1450456.html http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...n-1814979.html AMS is usually very well informed, so this is good news! Last edited by Touring; 02-05-2011 at 02:15 AM.. |
02-05-2011, 12:20 AM | #2 |
Private First Class
23
Rep 131
Posts |
The N55 just came out this year. It would make sense that BMW use that engine. I guess we'll see.
__________________
Proud driver of:
2014 - 335i M Sport (current) 2011 - 335i M Sport |
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2011, 08:06 AM | #5 |
Private
0
Rep 73
Posts |
No way that could happen Already the X1 2.8i uses 2.0 liter turbo engine with 245 PS!!!
__________________
Diesel Power Europe
German forum: You ask a question and you get an answer. US Forum: You ask a question, you get an answer and you are asked back another question. Bulgarian Forum: You ask a question...5 people starts explaining you how dumb you are, for asking such a stupid question!!! |
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2011, 12:17 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
5
Rep 572
Posts |
I strongly suspect that North America will get at least one 4 cylinder 3 series to meet mpg requirements of the Obama Administration. This will help compensate for more powerful 5 series and 6 series.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2011, 01:01 PM | #7 | |
Major
182
Rep 1,008
Posts |
Quote:
Look at the article from 5 february 2011. Picture 13: "Zweiliter-Triebwerke sollen bis zu 245 PS leisten und den kleineren Reihensechser ersetzen, wie er etwa im 523i mit 204 PS zum Einsatz kommt." = Four-cylinders will replace the "smaller" six-cylinders like the 523i, will have up to 245 Hp. Picture 14: "Darüber rangieren dann die Dreiliter-Motoren in 328i (258 PS) und 335i (306 PS), die weiterhin über das klassische Sechszylinder-Format verfügen." = Above that the 3 liters six will be offered, 328i with 258 hp, 335i with 306 hp. Of course I dont know if they were drunk when they wrote this or they are just having fun with us, but usually they are pretty damn serious about what they are writing. Last edited by Touring; 02-05-2011 at 01:35 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2011, 05:55 AM | #9 |
Major
182
Rep 1,008
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2011, 08:54 AM | #10 | |
Colonel
721
Rep 2,003
Posts |
Quote:
uprising /riots avoided |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2011, 10:19 AM | #11 |
Moderator / European Editor
1583
Rep 6,754
Posts |
The problem here might be that AMS adds new pictures to an otherwise old article and updates the date of publishing. In this case, only the first couple of pics are new and the other pics (incl. information) are older.
BMW choosing 28i as name of the new petrol turbo four makes their intention pretty clear, this engine is meant to replace the N53 inline six pretty much across the range. Maybe, but only maybe, the'll also offer a inline 6 330i, but most certainly not in the US. Best regards, south
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2011, 02:27 PM | #12 |
Lieutenant General
3790
Rep 10,545
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2011, 09:57 PM | #13 | |
Moderator
7537
Rep 19,368
Posts |
Quote:
It is theoretically possible they could use two different engines for the same model suffix (its happened before), or they could even come up with a new name - maybe "32i" or "33i" - for a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder. But I strongly doubt either of these two possibilities. At this point it is abundantly clear that the N51/N52/N53 natuarlly aspirted 6 cylinder family will be phased out completely and will not be used for any more new BMW models. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2011, 12:16 AM | #14 |
Captain
118
Rep 888
Posts |
This is what I believe will occur:
The F30 (sedan) will come in two flavors: "320i" (or some other lower "32x" name) ~ Turbo 4 cyl (Entry Level + Lower Priced) "335i" ~ Turbo I6 producing 300 HP However, the F32 and F33 will come in THESE two flavors: "330i" ~ NA I6 producing around 270 HP (same engine from N52 330i) "335i" ~ Turbo I6 producing 300 HP |
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2011, 07:46 AM | #15 | |
Banned
869
Rep 6,248
Posts |
There is really zero chance any F3x model will come with a NA engine. CAFE and worldwide emissions standards just don't support this type of motor.
BMW has even confirmed this as such: Quote:
Wishful thinking won't get you NA, if you really want one, go buy a 2011 328i/128i while you still can. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2011, 10:09 AM | #16 | ||
Moderator
7537
Rep 19,368
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2011, 09:18 PM | #17 | |
Captain
118
Rep 888
Posts |
Quote:
I would like to see how America reacts to a "320i" |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2011, 07:27 PM | #18 |
Lucky13
219
Rep 1,765
Posts |
BMW has already said the Z4, X1 and 528X will all get the 2.0 turbo 4 in the US so there's zero chance the new 3 will have a NA engine. The new engine gets the 28 designation.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2011, 07:56 AM | #19 | ||
Moderator
7537
Rep 19,368
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
Personally I think it would make more sense to just call everything 30i, 40i, 50i, 60i. If not right away though, I could see them moving toward that in the next 3 years or so as the 4 and 6 cyl engines get updated across the lineup and power gets bumped up. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
02-22-2011, 06:06 PM | #20 | |
Banned
87
Rep 2,446
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|