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Originally Posted by cstavaru
So, for those who know more about this, will there be changes to the N54 power output ? Or maybe N55 replacement ?
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I don't know either, but I'd venture to say no on both.
The N54 is still a pretty new engine and doubtful they'll dump the new N55 into the 3 series until after it's made it's debut in other higher end models first.
That means 2011 for other models and probably 2012 at earliest for the 3 series (and 2013 for the 1 series). That's the dates the 3 and 1 series are due for complete new model makeovers with new designation.
The other option would be that the N55 won't debut in the 3 series until the new M3 with the Turbocharged 6 makes it's entrance.
As I've said for over a year now, that'll probably be a 3.3-3.5 liter 6 with two twin scroll turbochargers making 425-435 hp and 400+ lbs feet of torque in a car that's hopefully 100-150 lbs lighter than the e92 M3.
BMW's two mistakes for 2010 is not making the e92 the LCI facelifted version and not (apparently) putting the DCT in the car as an option either.
The e92 has been out since August 2006, why on earth are they only doing VERY minor facelift to the 2010 model with not even one semi-major upgrade? Bad choice on BMW's part.