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Originally Posted by NISFAN
It is a problem to all manufacturers, however in BMW's case as long as the big sellers are significantly below the average (1 series 3 series), then it offsets the low volume 6 and 7 series cars. BMW also have Mini which helps. Rolls Royce doesn't but again low volume.
Mercedes Benz have big worries coming their way, they don't sell enough SMART's to offset the V8's/Maybach's. So I expect a big push with the A and B class cars, which to be fair has already started. They have also discontinued the mighty 6.2litre AMG63 engine in favour of a 5.5TT.
Porsche of course are counted as VAG group I believe so they have a safe get out of sorts.
Watch this space and see how many all electric/Hybrids come out over the next few years.
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The M3 is a low volume car.BMW sells more 550i,750i than M3's. Nobody is asking BMW to put a V8 in the 1 or 3 series.
Dont be naive, the twin turbo 6 is to cut costs and improve the bottom line. Turbo is cheap power.