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hmm this is interesting. I could swear that couple years back I read a article that bush passed a new law that from 2012 no V8s will be offered as a standard model for private vehicles. By private I mean not for business, just everyday transportation. I am sure most people in NA will still go with 6 cyl engine but 4 cyl turboed engines now days are also pretty well made.
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I was told that there are 240hp/245 lb torque daily driven Audi 2.0turbos (Stassis seems popular). Given the weight advantage (power/weight... this doesn't seem bad).
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1 series hatchback in US... now that's something to get excited about.
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07-08-2010, 03:07 PM | #6 |
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What if it drives better than the current 6 cylinder engine?
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IMHO, bio-diesel because we have way too much grease trucks, fryers, liposuction leftovers, and that grease grime build ups from kitchens that probably lower viscosity like hell.
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07-21-2010, 07:51 AM | #12 |
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Before SAAB pulled out of the North American market, they were getting 280hp out of I4 engines. I can only imagine what BMW could pull off with its more advanced transmissions, and recent turbo charging technology. I hope we aren't heading into a power plunge similar to that of the 1980s.
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08-22-2010, 09:49 PM | #14 |
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NA inline 6 will still be the most popular engine in US - 328 or 325. But expect US to get something like the 323 that is sold in Canada.
What I want to know is what will be the deadline to order an e90 M3? I want one of those fire-breathing V8s. And maybe a 330d for a daily driver/family car. We are living at the peak of the HP wars, enjoy it while it lasts. |
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well, its the peak of the HP war for regular/standard cars, but for M cars, it just keeps going up i really cant wait for BMW to hit the 600hp mark!! |
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