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      01-18-2022, 11:12 AM   #13
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Why does a twin turbo 6.6L V12 produce less power than a twin turbo 4.4L V8 in the M5?

Why not just use that engine for the 760 when the M5 started using it years ago?

Just curious
Because its a V12. There is a completely different nature and character to a 12-cylinder vehicle from its longer and intoxicating start up sound to the pure smoothness and refinement they provide when cruising that even the best 6 and 8-cylinder engines can't match.
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