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      01-07-2011, 10:29 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by maswastage View Post
Properly impressive stuff. If this engine can move the heavy x3 to 62 in 8.5 seconds, imagine what it could do in a 3, or even a 1 series. A ~3200 lb 1er could probably do the run to 62 in about 6.5 seconds while returning 40 mpg in mixed driving. Who can argue with that?
like you said... that engine in the 3... That would be AWESOME.
Now, if they go just a tad bigger (2.5 - 3Liter) and add the turbos... N54 type power with less problem and more torque, lighter and better MPG? now who could argue with THAT?
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