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The F Type V8 sounds like a fireworks display. It's crazy. I really wonder how Jaguar does it to make it sound that way In fact, that same principle can also be said for the Jaguar XFR/XFR-S as well as the Jaguar XJR LWB. I really don't know how Jaguar does it to make their stock exhaust make these kinds of rackets haha but it seems to be working. But going back..... The ultimate culprit and cause of this would be on excessive government regulations and limitations.............as well as bickering and lobbying from eco-terrorists and tree huggers. |
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dollars to donuts... that Chevy won't be pushrod for much longer. you can pine all you want for an NA motor.. but my god man.. did you notice that Ferrari is putting turbos in their vehicles? there is a reason that the Pushrod motor in the newest Ford F150 is gone.... and that Ecoboost motors are showing up in the Mustang lineup.. it doesnt take a rocket scientist to realize there is No innovation that will help NA motors keep up with future emissions requirements.. oh wait... yes there is... turbos.. http://www.nhtsa.gov/fuel-economy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpora...e_Fuel_Economy Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 10-24-2014 at 03:37 PM.. |
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Naturally aspirated engines don't deliver modern performance? Audi R8's V10 SRT Viper's V10 Porsche 911 GT3 (this generation or, hell, even last generation) Ferrari 458 Ferrari LaFerrari (the car also has a KERS, but its NA V12 that produces 789 bhp at 9000 RPMs should be good enough for just about anyone as a standalone) Nothing wrong with turbo engines, but it's silly to think that naturally aspirated engines can't deliver modern performance. |
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Absolutely right! Having driven the Speciale for a few weeks now, I generally avoid driving the M5 unless I have to. The throttle response in the M5 feels lack lustre even in Sport Plus throttle setting. However, supercharging seems to be the ideal middle ground between NA and Turbo charging. It delivers on power/torque while maintaining the symphony that we love! Unfortunately, super charging is not the chosen approach by many manufacturers as it's ultimately a little less efficient when compared to turbo charging
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First, thank you for spending the time to translate and post the article. Very interesting information.
People are always resistant to change, and the move to forced induction is no different. Forced induction has been around for a while, but recent advances, which allow manufacturers to deliver decent gas mileage and smoother torque curves are what is spurring the wide spread adoption of forced induction. The power output of some (non-BMW) 2.0 liter FI engines is now well in excess of 300hp. NA engines are a dying breed. Thankfully, it sounds like MT cars will still be made available. I was a little surprised about the comments regarding a two seater sportscar, when it is well known that BMW and Toyota are collaborating on a two seater. I would think that would be a prime candidate for an M badge, especially to distinguish it from its Toyota cousin. Or was he talking about a supercar two seater, similar to the Audi R8? It sounds like BMW decided to bet that the engineering lessons learned from the i8 will benefit the company more in the long term than simply engineering another supercar. I recently read an editorial in a car magazine in which they talked of interviewing someone at BMW. The BMW executive mentioned that BMW was looking to bring the type of leadership that Toyota has with hybrids to BMW's market segment. In the end, I think it will be a smart move. |
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more fun than any turbo car ive ever driven. not to knock the turbos altogether, they do haul ass. but to me, not the same experience, emotionally. Last edited by mainly; 10-24-2014 at 11:42 PM.. |
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NA motors dead at BMW perhaps but not at other brands. NA motors will become more exotic and rare. S54 and S65 will become more desired and fondly remembered among M enthusiasts. Newer Turbo and SC cars will be fastest and win lap time bragging rights.
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Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to translate this for us.
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