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Originally Posted by Roundown
600hp out of the 4.4L V8 (S63B44T2) but only 600hp out of the 6.6L V12 version?
Why bother with a bespoke engine for this limited-volume platform if you already have a suitable engine in the lineup?
Unless.... we're looking at the next M5/6 engine in a mild state of tune.
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We need to see the power curves. There's a big difference between an engine making max power near max RPM and an engine yawning out max power near idle. Not that Im saying thats the case, but I do imagine this will deliver more power at least 1000 RPM lower than the turbo V8, with less fuss. 7 owners also tend to prefer a more subdued, effortless, comfortable ride as opposed to high revving, high pressure noise under the hood. I can understand why theyd go this route, if even just for numbers marketing.