BMW dumps the 6 for turbo 4's

[mikeedler]

this thread sux. 4 cyl. turbo motors putting out 240+ hp are high strung and arent going to last long. the new generation of 4 cyl. (that none of you even see) suk so bad it is pitiful.
go ahead and look at what the price of the new 4 cyl. 2.0 in the e90 costs in the ETK......
yeah, damn that is cheap--- why, cause they blow up weekly, but wait a few years until they fall out of warranty, then they are going to skyrocket in price.

remember, there is no replacement for displacement.

I have no problem with a 4 cyl. motor for reduced fuel consumption, but for performance (on the street) it is nothing like the 6 cyl.

[tjts1]

Just be happy they never imported the 8 valve E46. All 103hp of it.

[Axxe]

Good. They better bring the diesel 4's too, 123d or 323d would be an awesome daily driver

[eur04lif3]

WTF? The m10 made less power how it could a m42 be slower?

cuz of the weight of the e34...i know m10 is made less then m42. if u do the power to weight ratio...im sure a m10 e30 would be faster

[tjts1]

the e34 was available with an m42 in europe....

No.

E34 got the 8 valve M40.

All 5 series generations have been offered with 4 cylinder engines in one form or another.

[Pinepig]

fuck yeah. I would love a 318is with a turbo 4 pot

You should try a 2002 with that hp, even better.

Can't wait till they start stacking them up so I can stuff one in another 2002.

[Fusion]

I believe in BMW's engineering, but I really doubt the reliability of engines like that.
It would be a really retarded idea to stop one of the most reliable engines in the world. The bix sixes can get very close to "legendary diesel" mileage. I've seen M50s with well over 300k miles.
Direct injection TT I6 is the way to go. The N54B30 seems fucking awesome. An engine producing well over 300hp at over 24MPG = major win.

[e30e]

i love m42's....but that must of been slower then a m10 with so much weight...

WTF? The m10 made less power how it could a m42 be slower?

[eur04lif3]

the e34 was available with an m42 in europe....

i love m42's....but that must of been slower then a m10 with so much weight...

[Rennsport]

Like others have said, I doubt the I-6 is going anywhere soon. It'd be hard to pass-off a 4-cylender 5er to the public.

the e34 was available with an m42 in europe....

[CleanAzzE30z]

Im not ready to read all the posts, but the HQ building in Munich is 4 tall cylinders because thats what BMW's rise to awesomeness that started in the 60's was built on. Im not saying good or bad, Im just throwing a little history out there for the n3wbz.


Mariano

[TexasTerp]

I have no problem with using the new 4s! I love the sixes and I prefer an NA motor but for a 1 or 3 series I think it's a great move

[Motorsports]

Am all for it. I would love a turbo 4 3 series or 1 series, but call me old fashioned. I love a screaming high reving motor. I doubt they can the I6. Certain kind of buyers prefer the smoothness of the bigger motor with out paying more for gas with the V8.

[craiggroves91]

seriously, why are people complaining this is a bad thing? More power, less weight and better fuel economy. I fail to see the downside.

because its not a big bad siiiiix!

[parkerbink]

Seriously, why are people complaining this is a bad thing? More power, less weight and better fuel economy. I fail to see the downside.

qft