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Originally Posted by bruce.augenstein@comcast.
There is no need for dedicated balancing on a 90 degree V6. You can do that with standard counterweights.
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So BMW could easily build a reliable split-crank 90 degree V6.
Would they, though? Don't think so. I'd be betting on a straight six with something innovative in turbocharging.
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Perhaps better stated I would virtually guarantee BMW won't/wouldn't make a 90 V6 without dedicated balancing. Sure they could, but they wouldn't. They value smoothness and balance in their engines way too much to do so as evidenced by their obsession with the I6.
Either way I am leaning in the I6 direction for the new M3 as well. Definitely with DI and some innovation in the turbo charging. Would be great to see a new from the ground up engine but doubt that as well.