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I don't see why the configuration can't be had while adhering to regulations -- unless of course they do limit cylinders.
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09-18-2014, 05:50 PM | #46 |
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I agree.. As much as I have unconditional love for the current ///M line up, it is missing some "soul". A v10 would certainly bring the brand back to their roots.. I think it'll be turbocharged if they don't have any talk of adopting la Ferrari - P1 - 918 tech
But what do I know.. I'm just some guy on his iPhone sitting on the toilet
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And by the way, if Dodge can get away with that "Hello Kitty" and its 707HP and 13MPG city, why can't BMW go back to its NA roots?
Is it because Fiat is their low tier brand so the company can meet its CAFE standards? Well, Mini with its three Cylinder offerings and the i brand should allow BMW to go high or go home. I don't believe it, but it surely isn't far fetched. |
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09-18-2014, 05:55 PM | #49 | |
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U took the words rite out of my mouth
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09-18-2014, 06:33 PM | #52 | |
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09-18-2014, 06:38 PM | #53 |
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I see a V10 as being realistic but part of me is thinking why is it needed. We all know why we WANT it but from a business standpoint I would be interested in seeing the justifications for it.
V10 seems realistic because it will most likely take advantage of some sort of hybrid technology, turbocharging technology, and cylinder deactivation technology. Carstradamus is predicting a V10TT with electric boost and pure electric drive that can become an I5 when all cylinders are not needed. Additionally, with the reduced weight they can make it smaller displacement. Car technology always trickles down. You can think of the i8 as a test-bed for BMW and their hybrid/petrol technologies. Common sense would tell us that it would eventually spread to more places in the product portfolio. We have already seen this with the Carbon Fiber technology from the i8 and i3 trickling down to the new 7-series. The question is... why? How can doing this be better than doing the exact same stuff with a V8? Also, a V8 might be more reliable due to BMW's extensive experience with them dating back to the early years. Last edited by Jblack4083; 09-18-2014 at 07:18 PM.. |
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09-18-2014, 07:21 PM | #57 |
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From all the true bad news about FWD drive 1 Series/2 Series, I want this V10 rumor to be true! please BMW
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If BMW can get away with a turbo V12, anything is possible.
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New V10.... Now this is exciting.
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Please be true. For as much as I love my F13 M6, the V10 in my old one was just special. I would love to see another Rev happy 10 cylinder in an Mcar.
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Finally a response with some thought put into it. I am hoping that this is the case and M division has been planning all along to knock it out of the park with the G gen.
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I'll believe it when I see it.
Wasn't there just an article hinting that BMW is leaning towards a 4 cylinder next gen M3? I seriously doubt engines will be gaining cylinders. I'd love to be proven wrong however. Time will tell. |
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That is not going to happen. USA, BMW's largest market doesn't take too well to 4 cylinder configurations!
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