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seems to me like the most likely scenario is that we get a triple scroll turbo (i.e. a single turbo casing with three compressor wheels) on an inline-6. I can't see there being the space or a desirable package scenario for three seperate turbos with either a V6 or inline 6. If it was three seperate turbos, I am pretty sure it would have to be an inline 6 due to packaging.
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Hope that was sarcasm, erhanh? All this rumor does is get added the quickly growing stack, spark even more debate, and leave us with even more unanswered questions. |
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05-24-2011, 11:09 AM | #27 |
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would a tri-turbo engine allow higher redline than a twin turbo? if it does, this would definitely be the way to go for the M3
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05-24-2011, 11:46 AM | #31 |
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I love how not only is BMW pissing all over their tradition at ///M with these SAV ///M vehicles, but they introduced new engines in the SAV BEFORE THE SEDAN AND COUPE COUNTERPARTS!!!!!
Are you f***ing kidding me? Lets just take the ///M5 and ///M3 out back and shoot them........seriously, not only do they turn these pigs into ///Ms and throw torque converter driven transmissions into them, but now they are the ones who get the new engines first? F**K you BMW if the F3x ///M has the same engine as the X3///M and it comes out first!!!!!! Rant over Cheers, e46e92
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05-24-2011, 11:51 AM | #32 | |
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Also, I remember seeing the mention of a V6 for F3x M3 in Roundel like a year or more ago.. And supposedly it was from a some guy in M divison. The article (or news) had the name of the guy too... And this was in Roundel, not a random webpage or anything..
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05-24-2011, 11:55 AM | #33 | |
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Also, 3rd turbo might be used to reduce lag.. I'm thinking of a very tiny turbo just to reduce lag..
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I think the biggest news arising out of the potential for the X3 M will be the motor and it's relationship to the the next-gen M3 as a couple have stated. The X5 and X6 M's were the engine mules, so to speak, for the new M5 and next year's M6. Perhaps this is the case with the new X3??? |
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05-24-2011, 12:06 PM | #36 |
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Ok, well those are all fair points, but remember the rumor in this thread is not about a V6 specifically, but only about a tri-turbo engine. Even if it were another V6 rumor, nothing is yet geninely confirmed. It is still all just talk. The only thing I would be willing to put any sum of money on at this point is that the engine will be 6 cylinder and turbocharged - something we've first heard almost two years ago, now. I don't think we can legitimately rule out the I6 nor the V6 at this point, nor can we rule out any particular turbo configuration yet either.
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But I agree that this is a disturbing rumor, but it is only rumor that 1) the X3M gets a V6 TTT and 2) that the M3 acquires the same or similar engine |
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05-24-2011, 12:08 PM | #38 | ||
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Another scenario is a triple scroll turbo that basically does the same thing but much less power. I doubt there will be a V6 scenario, since 3 turbos on a V6.. lol. No. What ever it is, it will have good fuel economy and power across the band. |
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Well, its hard not to be a little incensed when you know that BMW just does not see room for amazing engines like the S65 anymore.
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The more I hear about this engine, the more OK I am getting with it. I'm sure it'll be absolutely amazing.
Also, BMW is almost forced into doing this (a V6 setup) because of emissions regulations. They want to be at the head of the pack and I don't blame them. The less money that they have to pay in fines, the more money they can put into R&D, which means more amazing products. Just don't give us another 5er GT, I think that they learned there lesson with that one. One more thing. I'm also all for an ///M version of every model IF it makes sense from a business perspective. I would like to see an M7, maybe rework the V10 from the E60 M5, slap some turbos on it...? |
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05-24-2011, 12:45 PM | #42 |
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fixed.
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I agree, BMW does appear to know what they are doing. Lol
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