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Originally Posted by BCA
Huh. Two things I'm wondering about :
1) It sounds like this will be the N54 and not the N55. That's strange because I thought the N54 was pretty much on its way out, to be replaced by the twin-scroll single-turbocharged N55.
2) They're calling it the 740i, whereas the 3 series and 5 series with this engine are called x35i. Makes me wonder if the upcoming 3 series refresh (to include the coupe's LCI) will coincide with a change to the 340i designation. I doubt that will happen, but you've gotta wonder what BMW is thinking here...
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1) The N54 is NOT going away soon- it has been said a thousand times. It will be here quite some time. There are more models with it to come.
2) The 740i has a higher output than the standard N54 and that is why it is not a 735i- there are differences.
When the performance model of the 3 Series comes it will be "si" as well like the Z4.
BMW is not thinking anything wrong- you just are confused.