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ZfrkS62 · 03-22-2007, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

As for the X6 - no please... no. It's totally uncenessary with the X5 and X3 on the road. Who would ever want a 6-Series-based SUV afterall? will it be 2 or 4-doors anyway?

Personally, i think they will let the X3 die. there is too much market saturation with SUVs right now to push a 3 models at a time. I think they will probably make it 4 doors. 2 door SUV sounds pretty stupid.

Just_me: these pics are awesome. this little motor should fit nicely into BMW's arsenal for the Power Wars 8)

ViperASR · 03-22-2007, 03:14 PM

OMG

ViperASR · 03-22-2007, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

?

What is more impressive is it shows how far the technology has come in just a few years to allow the engine to be lighter, more powerful, and rev higher. The E46 M3 motor was no pig when it came out, it was a technological marvel. Even by todays standards it is still one helluva motor.

tom333 · 03-22-2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

As for the X6 - no please... no. It's totally uncenessary with the X5 and X3 on the road. Who would ever want a 6-Series-based SUV afterall? will it be 2 or 4-doors anyway?

the x6 was confirmed but its not an suv!!!

thepest · 03-22-2007, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by ViperASR

OMG

That's all that can be said, m8!

dutchmasterflex · 03-22-2007, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by tom333

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

As for the X6 - no please... no. It's totally uncenessary with the X5 and X3 on the road. Who would ever want a 6-Series-based SUV afterall? will it be 2 or 4-doors anyway?

the x6 was confirmed but its not an suv!!!

Well the X5 and X3 aren't SUV's either according to BMW.

Where did you hear that the X6 is official?

666fast · 03-22-2007, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by ViperASR

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

?

What is more impressive is it shows how far the technology has come in just a few years to allow the engine to be lighter, more powerful, and rev higher. The E46 M3 motor was no pig when it came out, it was a technological marvel. Even by todays standards it is still one helluva motor.

The I6 engine had an iron block. It isn't surprising that it is heavier than the new V8.

rave426 · 03-22-2007, 09:41 PM

The flatness of the torque curve is awsome, but that is the most linear hp curve i have seen in a long while. These engines are going to be taking beatings by there owners. 8400rpm is very impressive for a V8. Somebody WILL throw a rod! HA

I had wished for more hp to kick the RS4's ass, nevertheless, with the noise this car will make I can live with that. Damn those ppl at ///M are good!

ZfrkS62 · 03-22-2007, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by rave426

The flatness of the torque curve is awsome, but that is the most linear hp curve i have seen in a long while. These engines are going to be taking beatings by there owners. 8400rpm is very impressive for a V8. Somebody WILL throw a rod! HA

I had wished for more hp to kick the RS4's ass, nevertheless, with the noise this car will make I can live with that. Damn those ppl at ///M are good!

I dunno if this car will be driven or babied. i'm sure there will be a few that modify their suspension and exhaust, but as far as actually driving them? who knows :bah:

SPEEDKILLAR · 03-22-2007, 10:42 PM

Beautiful pics of the machine being tested, love the whole scenery

But, I wonder if this engine will have the same orange lights built in the rpm counter, and that you have to wait a bit before revving all the way up? And this is still a BMW, so it is prone to mechanical failures at the beginning of the production.

fordgt84 · 03-23-2007, 01:00 PM

Ahhhh at last...beautiful engine this one, if they make a csl version and follow the same hp/l figure as the E46 CSL (112.5 hp/l) then we'd get 450hp...cant wait to see the new car and hear that high revvin engine

ZfrkS62 · 03-24-2007, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by SPEEDKILLAR

Beautiful pics of the machine being tested, love the whole scenery

But, I wonder if this engine will have the same orange lights built in the rpm counter, and that you have to wait a bit before revving all the way up? And this is still a BMW, so it is prone to mechanical failures at the beginning of the production.

it will have the warm up indicators yes. The S85 has held up pretty well in the early stages of production with no recalls or bulletins like the S54 had, so i don't see any reason to be concerned with the S65.

California members, be on the look out. There are apparently a few E87s running around the state, and possibly New Jersey as well. The E87 1er is slated for 2008, along with the re-introduction of the diesel engines.

inso · 03-24-2007, 05:45 AM

Actually those vanos problems are gone now, since it works differently than before, now it should last as long as the engine.

ae86_16v · 03-27-2007, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Roundel Magazine - March 2007

40,000 Spartanburg X6s:

BMW is preparing capacity in Spartanburg, SC, to build as many as 40,000 X6 "Sports Activity Coupes" on top of the 104,632 Z4s and X5s built in 2006. With the 165,000 vehicles slated to be built in 2007, that would push Spartanburg production past 200,000.

ZfrkS62 · 03-27-2007, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

Originally Posted by Roundel Magazine - March 2007

40,000 Spartanburg X6s:

BMW is preparing capacity in Spartanburg, SC, to build as many as 40,000 X6 "Sports Activity Coupes" on top of the 104,632 Z4s and X5s built in 2006. With the 165,000 vehicles slated to be built in 2007, that would push Spartanburg production past 200,000.

considering the fact that the Z4 and X5 are now built on the same track, this is going to be fucking impressive :shock: