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Originally Posted by swamp2
Seriously?
THE only reason for the new engine choice and for there never having been one shred of a possibility of a super or turbo charged S65 is MONEY. The common components of the N55 with the base model will drive the parts cost down tremendously. A super or turbo charged S65 would have been substantially more expensive not less.
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Originally Posted by fuddman
I have a hard time buying into your money emphasis.
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First post in this forum . . . hello everyone.
I'd have to agree, in part, with Swamp on this one. I'd say there are two reasons BMW chose to use a modified N55 over a V8: cost and fuel efficiency -- at the target power level.
I do also wonder how the weight of the S65 with all accessories will compare to the "S55". . .