Quote:
Originally Posted by Dackelone
Ohhh wait!!!!
So... let me get this straight:
The 1M will get a 340-ish N54 twin turbo six.
|
Yep.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dackelone
The new M3 will also be powered by the same engine as the new 1M engine - soon to be unveiled. Probably based off the N55 but with a larger turbo for more top end rev performance. ?
|
It's not the same engine because the M3's engine -- as you said -- will be based on the N55. It will also get some serious modifications before it finds its way into the M3.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dackelone
And the 2nd generation 1-er (F-22) will only get a turbo four!?!?!?
...
All the German car mags have been reporting that the top 1er models will still get RWD and turbo sixes. ie: 130i and 135i. Even though the "base models" will be FWD amd four and three cylinders!
So... Scott is saying that the top F22 mode(s) will be a four banger only? Sorry but thats a deal breaker for me on the F22!  |
We're talking about a car that's four years away (at least), so they haven't finally decided on its engine yet. The crucial question will be whether the F22 135i will be a six or a four. I completely agree with you that BMW won't offer a four banger M alongside an N55 powered 135i.
Best regards,
south