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02-24-2011, 08:26 AM | #89 |
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They will be distinguished the same way the 4 cylinder 1, 3, and 5 series will be distinguished, and the same way the 4 cylinder X1, X3, and, in some markets, X5 will be distinguished. That is, by size and features rather than by power figures. Obviously the lighter vehicles will accelerate better than the heavier ones, so indeed the I4 powered Z2 should be a more fun drive than the I4 powered Z4. Just keep in mind that it won't have the folding hard top, it will obviously not have as much storage space, and there will no doubt be other feature differences as well.
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02-24-2011, 09:42 AM | #90 |
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bottom line, it is sad that the straight six is dying at BMW for whatever reason. this is part of their core identity - it seems to me that the company is truly losing its way with this motor change as it will infect all of the BMW lines, but maybe I am just nuts
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Unless you just meant BMW switching from an I6 to a V6. That could happen at some point too, but so far there's no evidence of it. |
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02-24-2011, 08:11 PM | #94 | |
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The way BMW is heading, which seems to be driven by fuel economy, is to let turbo I6 engines take over for NA V8s, and let turbo I4 engines take over for the NA I6. Obviously, one can find many reasons that the NA V8 and I6 engines might be preferable (I sure can in the I6 versus I4 case). It's little consolation that there's still a turbo I6 when the real problem is that a turbo I4 is going to eat the NA I6's lunch. |
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02-26-2011, 08:20 AM | #95 |
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mkoesel,
you are right and thanks for your clarification. I do love the motors in my X5 and Z4 - both strong and efficient. the diesel is probably the most impressive motor BMW makes and I would consider buying all future BMWs with diesel motors if we had more options here in the US. however, I lament not having the N/A I6 at 255hp in my wife's Z4. Yes, the modified Z4 we have will out run almost anything and easily keep up with more expensive and powerful cars, but it does lack the instant, buttery power of the N/A I6. living with the Z now for a year and a half tells me we probably should have bought a loaded out 30i Z4 with MT. in the end, not that big of a deal as things in life are always changing and the 35i is awesome if it proves to be reliable, BUT DO WE HAVE TO TURBO EVERY DARN MOTOR BMW MAKES? let Ford do that excuse me, but putting tubochargers on every car in the world will not save the earth from the existing 7 billion humans and our wicked consuming ways. it will however, depress me as we continue to 8 billion humans over the next 10-15 years or so. |
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02-26-2011, 09:19 AM | #96 |
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I agree. No matter how good the I4 turbo could be, it won't be the engine the I6 is in terms of smoothness, throttle response, driveability, sound, etc.
I have owned plenty of forced induction motors (I-4 turbo, S/C V6, V6 TT, now the I6 TT, and V8 TT) but the normally aspirated have their place too. I also don't have a problem with BMW offering more economical choices, but for those that want the big normally aspirated V8s, V10s, etc, they should still be offered. Although I suspect that they'll become more and more expensive to purchase, keep fueled, etc. Already, I have felt that I couldn't justify the M versions of the 550i, and X5 purchases, yet I did choose the next best model.
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