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Originally Posted by swamp2
However basing a new V6 on an existing V8 is not exactly as simple as the way the S65 V8 was based on the M5 S85 V10 due to balancing issues.
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And don't you think BMW took that into consideration when developing the S63
? And you're right about a 'different' kind of V6 if that's the case. For one, it'd be a 90º, which is rare, to make it cost effective (derived from the S63). And as far as 'balancing', I'm not sure on a 90º V6 if it's possible with crank counterweights alone (which is the case with 60º V6s). It might, but it'd depend on displacement and rev limit. It'll be interesting to see what BMW comes up with, but my money is on an I6. We'll know soon enough. It's very likely the new engine is already in testing with current M3s, so nobody would notice. Have a good one.