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      07-19-2013, 06:50 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Z K View Post
Well, the N54/N55 motors make quite a lot of noise with an exhaust and sounds good so I wouldn't say its the turbos that make it quiet. BMW purposely wanted to make a quiet car - probably because customers wanted a quiet car.
like i said, one of the problems. not saying its a huge or main problem.

I would like to know the real reason why they are so quiet. I would be kind of shocked people buying a M model cars want there engine quiet to the point you need to run sound through speakers. i think there is more to it. maybe increase of government regulations. Or they had a hard time making the engine loud enough.

listen go to youtube, watch videos. I remember my buddy put eisenmann mufflers on a E60 m5. and that V10 screamed. the eisenmann on the new M5 is still quiet.

its common knowledge that turbos CAN make a car quieter. BTW.
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