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      11-28-2008, 02:56 PM   #120
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Originally Posted by Rennbahnmeister View Post
The only problem with those engines was that they were built to last 1 or 2 races only, which allowed the rpms to be so high. With a production vehicle there is no way it can translate without BMW taking serious losses on warranty claims. You also have to remember that most OEM FI setup's lose thier efficiency at higher rpms, so there would be no point to have a higher reving engine.
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Originally Posted by Pimp Star View Post
Since when does the M-Division care about fuel economy?

BMW keeps on slipping up - for one thing, why is there an X6M?

Better yet, why is there an X6 and no M3 CSL?

yeah, don't understand what they were thinking either.
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