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Originally Posted by Laszlo
I don't know... maybe you're right but I just don't see this happening. And anytime I hear V6 all I can think of is Honda and Saab (GM.)
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As much as I dislike the idea of a V6, it may be on the cards for BMW.
I take the example of the R34 GTR to R35 GTR.
They transitioned from their infamous RB26 Straight Six into a V6 with thinner cylinder wall made possible by plasma coating.
Needless to say the performance churned out pretty good numbers.
You can make an easy 500hp from simple bolt on modifications and yes, that is with 400cc lesser in displacement to the N55.
However Nissan dropped their Straight Six in favour of a V6. I would suspect this is for moving weight to the centre of mass.