[hotrod2448]

Originally Posted by DoctaM3

I have a 2007 M6 and the conventional wisdom... with some close internal contact with BMW Motorsport is that, while the TT will gain performance on a various line, Motorsports will stick with the NA engines for now. The current V10 can produce way more hp than the 507 bhp that it now does. SO look for further HP gains on the NA engine before you see TT. Yes the X5/X6 will see the TT powertrain, but dont hold your breath for the M vehicles to do this.

Beside, the NA V10 is unique and a best of a different kind--something pure about that

BTW, check us out on www.M6board.com & www.m5board.com

Sure it can produce more power but, you are cutting into the safety margin that OEM's build in. So at what point does the risk of engine failure become too much to justify the increase in HP? I think only BMW knows that.

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Originally Posted by DoctaM3

...and the conventional wisdom...

That's the trouble right there - this type of wisdom can change quickly. If public opinion starts seriously condemning 12mpg gas guzzlers, BMW can change their position very quickly too. No corporation can ignore it in this day and age, particularly BMW as it wants to be always seen as an innovator and technology leader.

Please mind, I don't really care one way or another, as I'm not in the market for that type of car, nor will I be in the foreseable future.


I'm just saying that BMW's point of view can change with lightning speed, if the conditions warrant it. And they way I see things shaping, it may come sooner than most think.

[bullmrkt]

Found another "turbo-topper" configuration with the reversed heads. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/15/g...the-hummer-h2/

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

not true. ///M cars heritage is parallel to formula 1. and formula 1 may be allowing turbo's in the future, so the whole aspect for BMW might just very well change accordingly.

+1....I saw that in some interview with some BMW M division engineer(I forgot his name)

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Originally Posted by Kev

Yes, but why would they come out with your V10 that beats the MB's S/C'ed V8 by 7 crank hp (500 vs 493)? Don't forget: "Horsepower sells cars; Torque wins races"

If that was true, the 335d diesel, would always win over a regular 335i...j/k!

BTW ,335d has over 400lb-ft of torque and 285 hp.