07-07-2008, 03:37 PM | #1 |
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next m5 w/ twin turbo v8
i hope this isn't a repost! =x
the next m5 will use twin turbo v8 and drop the v10! http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/07/n...twin-turbo-v8/
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07-07-2008, 03:39 PM | #3 |
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Funny how everyone was saying it would never happen, but the times come for the M's to be turbo'd as well. I wonder if that'll turn a lot of people off. No more N/A M's.
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07-07-2008, 04:19 PM | #6 |
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That article is not very definitive, "BMW may begin straying... the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 ... could be stroked out"
I would not hold my breath if you are an FI fan. BMW's motorsport identity is wrapped around F1 these days and there are no turbos there.
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In the latest Roundel, a BMW exec was quoted stating BMW will move from V8/10 engines back to 4 and 6cyl engines and use turbos more. The next 7 series will only have a turbo 6 and NA V8 available.
If they are going to meet future CAFE standards, they need to bump large engines.
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07-07-2008, 04:50 PM | #8 |
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I am surprised at the negative reactions from some people at the thought of a non N/A engine powering an M car. All models in every range have to become more efficient and that includes the M models as well, N/A hi-revving engines aren't as economical as a forced induction engine and when exercised correctly as no doubt BMW M-Division would do a twin turbo V8 M5 would be the business.
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It's not surprising at all. In fact, I made a post a while back stating that it won't be long until they begin putting turbos on M cars. When you think about it, you can kind of see it coming.
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I'll be disappointed if this end up happening, an M just won't be the same without being N/A much the same way many prefer the GT3 to the Turbo because it has more soul and character.
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Turbos are good for the little brothers BMW. I am not so sure at this time that having a twin turbo in an M proves anything because as far as efficiency, BMW Motorsport uses a high performance tuned 2.8 litre producing 900HP in F1. This would suggest that twin turbos for the M are not actually needed to produce more power and efficiencies.
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no more high rev happy ///Ms....
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