Ward's 10 Best Engines 2006

RyBMW · 12-14-2005, 09:29 PM

BMW's 3L DOHC I-6 wins Ward's 10 best engines for 2006.

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Ward's 10 Best Engines list is completed by BMW AG's new 3L DOHC I-6. BMW engineers have dramatically improved the company's hallowed inline 6-cyl. design to produce more power while simultaneously delivering markedly improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

True to BMW's heritage for sophisticated engineering, the new BMW 3L inline 6-cyl. employs an innovative new construction technique of magnesium and aluminum for the engine block that enabled significant weight reduction.

http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_wards_names_best

visor · 12-14-2005, 09:49 PM

All the more reason why it doesn't make sense for BMW to develop a 3.5 L inline 6, as in the much rumored 335i.

SCA · 12-14-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by visor

All the more reason why it doesn't make sense for BMW to develop a 3.5 L inline 6, as in the much rumored 335i.

Hmm...I've been very quite on this subject. Must bite my tongue... I will state that I am uncertain about a NA 3.5 L. Time will tell.

ward · 12-15-2005, 01:16 AM

ok I don't have 10 engines but

#1 Z4 3.0
#2 325
#3 suzuki SV650
#4 china made pocketbike

not sure how my list got out without my permission.............

wyrm11 · 12-15-2005, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by visor

All the more reason why it doesn't make sense for BMW to develop a 3.5 L inline 6, as in the much rumored 335i.

why cause they're getting praised for the one they have?

Big deal. If they can do better, they will and get even more praise...not to mention, more sales.

visor · 12-15-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wyrm11

why cause they're getting praised for the one they have?

Big deal. If they can do better, they will and get even more praise...not to mention, more sales.

No.

Because it takes beaucoup dollars to develop an engine, and then mega dollars to certify it with the govt agencies with respect to emissions etc.

Why not get it right with 3.5 L in the first place? Especially when it first debuted 2 years ago in Europe in the 530/630, which would most benefit from a larger displacement engine?

Squawks · 12-15-2005, 02:12 AM

Jeez, Ward - I never knew your recommendations/lists were so venerated. You happened to have "10 Best BBQ Grills" as well? I'd be interested.

ldpantoja · 12-15-2005, 02:16 AM

335 rumors are getting so annoying!!!!!!!!!!

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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	ok I don't have 10 engines but #1 Z4 3.0 #2 325 #3 suzuki SV650 #4 china made pocketbike not sure how my list got out without my permission.............
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