View Single Post
      05-24-2011, 04:35 PM   #56
JoosyJoos
Major
JoosyJoos's Avatar
United_States
113
Rep
1,347
Posts

Drives: 2011 335d
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 BMW 335i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by atopa2002 View Post
Why is v6 inferior? V6 is more compact and displacement can easily be increased to achieve more power,cooling is better and it can also be made smooth by using electromechanical mounts.I don't thing they can go more that 3.2 in an I6 it will be too big like a V8.
Most peoples problem is simply with BMW's long standing heritage and what a V6 would spell---- the end of the inline 6 altogether.

The electromechanical mounts would be an interesting touch especially since this would be a performance application. I know Porsche uses something similar in the GT3 but it would be a first for BMW.

What about the use of mechanical balance shafts? Could those be retro-fitted?
__________________

1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22
2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
Appreciate 0