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Originally Posted by kooper
I just really hope that BMW manages to retain the current engines' ability to exceed at least 8000 rpm with the turbos, even if it means a bit less outright power.
If they can do that, and shed a considerable amount of kilos, and of course NOT go the V6 route, that would be just plain awesome.
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I actually don't see the possible move to V6 being a problem at all. There is a lot of good reasons to go that route over inline6, for a start the engine will only be 2/3 the length of the inline6 so will be easier to balance the weight inside the front axle, the engine noise of a V6 is usually sweeter though a turbo or two will probably kill most of this lovely sound.
Another point is mounting the turbos in between the Vee ala X6 4.4 engine, less pipe work means less weight and quicker spooling.
In fact I can't see BMW going any other route than a Vee for the next M3.