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11-29-2014, 03:37 PM | #1 | |
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2016 BMW G11 7-Series engine lineup rumors: from 4 to 12 cylinders
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12-02-2014, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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I thought they retired the V12 for the 7er and was to be only by Rolls Royce? Isn't that the reason BMW had that special edition 7-Series with the V12?
EDIT: My mistake, the V12 is still being used in the 760i. Thought they were using a V8. |
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12-02-2014, 11:59 AM | #6 |
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We predicted this, B58 @ 330hp
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12-02-2014, 12:28 PM | #8 |
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With the V12 alive and well in the G11, here's hoping that rumors of a V10 in the next-gen M5 and M6 are true. It would bode very well for a return of a V8 in the next-gen M3 and M4.
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12-02-2014, 12:29 PM | #9 |
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The G11 730i is threatening to be the slowest BMW of its time when it comes out.
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12-02-2014, 12:31 PM | #10 |
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Will the V12 be sold in the US?
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check www.bmwusa.com
They still do. |
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12-02-2014, 12:48 PM | #14 |
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I don't know about the V8.... The V12 is too much for me, and the V8 looks a bit weak. Not that it doesnt have enough power, its just the same engine which was in the F01, and I didn't like it as much as I wish I would. The diesel was a lot more satisfying for me, but I'm not going to buy a +100k car as a diesel. The hybrid looks interesting but is probably really irrelevant as the battery weight counters the lightweight build...
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There has been a 730i/Li before (pre-LCI E65), and it made only 230HP. Even the LCI E65 730i made only 255HP. There was even a pre-LCI E65 735i with a 0-60 of greater than 8 seconds. The B48 in the new G11 730i will make at least 260HP, if not 270HP. I can't imagine the G11 will be heavier than the E65, but even if so, it has a far torquier engine with a solid 30+ HP advantage to stay ahead. Lastly, those driving a 7 series care more about the quality of the leather and legroom over the 0-60. It could be a solid 1 second slower in the 0-60 and I doubt that would hurt sales at all for that market segment. |
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12-02-2014, 02:37 PM | #17 |
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The "unknown German source" is the known US source
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But the history lesson is appreciated.
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What debate? The B58 will output 330hp, I don't think there's much wiggle room other than the typical "but Audi and MB have higher rated engines!" complaint. Last edited by Pauleebe; 12-02-2014 at 09:25 PM.. |
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Make sense. The 30d should be 35d in Us/Canada if rumors are true. One funny thing will be the empty space under the hood of the 730i considering that the engine bay is design to carry 12cyl engines.
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The 330i/340i LCI thread a few days ago has already debated this one to death. (It basically decided that the B58 will be somewhere in the region of 300 to 375 BHP with most betting on 330 BHP having had all the M Performance vs new S4 vs new AMG Sport C450 arguments as well) |
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