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Originally Posted by bimmer456
Even China is trying to go all electric, a V12 seems out of place except for members of the communist party elite who can circumvent the rules perhaps. BMW should drop this engine in a serious supercar like the LFA. Though this big of a motor would hamper handling performance where smaller lighter engines are the trend even in supercars.
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Why would BMW drop the engine, if thery can sell 760s at a nice profit? The 760 handling does not appear to be compromised; the suspension is built to handle the weight. I had a 850 many years ago, and I can assure you the big motor did not hamper handling. If you are saying BMW is being environmentally irresponsible in offering a V12, and not an electric, the answer is timing. There are BMWs in development that are all electric screamers. When the marketplace is ready, BMW will do what it thinks will maximize its profits -- like any other car company.
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