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Originally Posted by mike-y
technically, it's not the last bmw inline 6 you can buy. The N55 is also an I-6. it just has 2 turbos on it. 
BMW has had lots of naturally aspirated I6 engines though (if that's what you mean). And arguably, the S54 is held in higher regard than the N52. So will the N52 be sought after by enthusiasts? not particularly is my guess. |
The N55 has 1 turbo.
Also, BMW will continue making I6 engines, just they'll be turbo charged. Agreed that the S54 will be more highly sought after especially because the E46 was such an amazing car.
To be honest, I think that the N52 equipped E9Xs will fall by the wayside. They're considered old tech and I think that if a purist is looking for an E9X model they'll probably choose an M3 over the base cars (esp 328s). It is a great engine that is very under appreciated, but most people think that newer is better and bigger is better.