BMW Naming conventions

bavarian19 · 01-22-2006, 09:39 PM

It seems like BMW finally got it right with the current lineup of I6 engines and their naming conventions.

With the new Z4 about to come out, they are going to use the same platform as the current E90. If they used the current naming convention, it would be the Z4 2.5i and 3.0i. With the new Z4 though, they will be calling it the Z4 3.0i and 3.0si (as it should... the si is just a further tuned 3.0l). This would only make sense since both would be running 3.0l I-6 engines.

This brings up the question. Why didnt they do this with the E90 then? Are they trying to further distinguish the 325 and the 330? If they are, why didnt they bother doing that with the Z4 as well.

I was happy that BMW started to follow the actual displacements (with the exception of the 650 and 750)... Not that I care what badge my car would wear (its without one now), but why go with 5006 naming conventions for the same engine(s)?

subframe · 01-22-2006, 09:45 PM

I agree. A 3 series car with a 3 litre engine should be badged as 330. The higher ouput version should carry some extra designation such as 330si. I suppose the marketing people felt that fewer people would pay the extra $ for the higher output version if the less expensive version also was designated as a 330. So why bother with the pure approach for the Z4? I dunno. Perhaps they did it because it is a lower volume model, so less concern about distinguishing the two versions.

01-22-2006, 09:50 PM

One that really cracks me up is the Ford 500.Them guys at Ford are very creative.

bavarian19 · 01-22-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by quincy

One that really cracks me up is the Ford 500.Them guys at Ford are very creative.

500 reasons not to buy a Ford. That was an easy one to pick up on

JSpira · 01-22-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

It seems like BMW finally got it right with the current lineup of I6 engines and their naming conventions.

I think it would be nice (at least for enthusiasts) if the numbers lined up but we need to keep in mind that the numbers haven´t really aligned for years. Only the Z4 is benefitting from this and I´m sure there´s a marketing reason behind it - the company didn´t do this to be a ,,purist``.

My 320iS had a 1.8 l motor. It replaced a 320i (and 320iS) with a 2.0 l motor. The 2.0 was cripped by pollution controls such as a thermal reactor as BMW was busy figuring how the best way to meet U.S. standards.

ksfrogman · 01-22-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by quincy

One that really cracks me up is the Ford 500.Them guys at Ford are very creative.

I remember reading somewhere that Ford Executives felt it would be a good idea to have most all their cars start with the letter "F." Hence, the Ford Focus, Five Hundred, Futura (they lost the trademark on this one), Freestyle, F150, Fusion, Falcon, Fairlane, etc.

Sounds real anal retentive to me. I'm surprised the Mustang is not a Fustang.

Chesmu · 01-22-2006, 11:05 PM

in keeping with the Ford mentality... here's a new idea for a name...
The Ford "F*cking piece of Sh*t"
or the Ford "Frickin' Awful"
American Cars suck....

db17k · 01-22-2006, 11:59 PM

And why does the 130i get a 265hp vers. of the N52

that really makes sense

ward · 01-24-2006, 05:57 PM

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And why does the 130i get a 265hp vers. of the N52

that really makes sense

well it doesn't have to meet our emmissions, and it's not suposed to be as adult and quiet as the 3, so there's gains to be had from louder exhaust and intake

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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	BMW Naming conventions It seems like BMW finally got it right with the current lineup of I6 engines and their naming conventions. With the new Z4 about to come out, they are going to use the same platform as the current E90. If they used the current naming convention, it would be the Z4 2.5i and 3.0i. With the new Z4 though, they will be calling it the Z4 3.0i and 3.0si (as it should... the si is just a further tuned 3.0l). This would only make sense since both would be running 3.0l I-6 engines. This brings up the question. Why didnt they do this with the E90 then? Are they trying to further distinguish the 325 and the 330? If they are, why didnt they bother doing that with the Z4 as well. I was happy that BMW started to follow the actual displacements (with the exception of the 650 and 750)... Not that I care what badge my car would wear (its without one now), but why go with 5006 naming conventions for the same engine(s)?
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subframe Private First Class 4 Rep 107 Posts Drives: '06 325i TitSil 6mt ZSP, ZPP, Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I agree. A 3 series car with a 3 litre engine should be badged as 330. The higher ouput version should carry some extra designation such as 330si. I suppose the marketing people felt that fewer people would pay the extra $ for the higher output version if the less expensive version also was designated as a 330. So why bother with the pure approach for the Z4? I dunno. Perhaps they did it because it is a lower volume model, so less concern about distinguishing the two versions.
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