Andrew 30 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has previously said that its ‘M’ division is seriously considerings using fewer cylinders in its future high-performance M lineup. Well some of those future high-performance M cars may end up getting turbo-boosted engines We highly doubt BMW will drop the new 414-hp V8 that just debuted in the new 2008 BMW M3. But insiders say the massive naturally aspirated V10 will be dropped for a twin-turbo V8 instead. The 4.4 liter V8 that powers the X6 xDrive50i is currently being tested and is producing “400 kW (536hp) and more of output,†an insider said. The next-generation M5 will make its debut as a 2011 model year. Sources have previously said that direct-injection technology and turbocharged engines will be incorporated with the EfficientDynamics program to reduce fuel-economy of the new M5 while increasing its fuel-efficiency. The car is also expected to get BMW’s new 7-speed M DCT dual-clutch transmission. Photo Renderings: 2010 BMW 5-Series: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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