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Originally Posted by mkoesel
The N54 is not a good measuring stick. It is not an M-developed engine. An "S54" based on the N54 could easily make over 400hp reliably.
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Sure, but the new engine will need to deliver around 450 - 460BHP (between the S65 and the S63).
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Still, yes, the V6 does not make sense, but for different reasons (discussed in many other threads already).
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I understand the objections but I'm not so sure they are important in the grand scheme of things. I mean, BMW will start making 3 cylinder engines soon for crying out loud. Compared to that, a twin turbo V6 is pure bliss.
Personally, I think it makes a lot more sense than the very long I6, which comes with its own share of problems. I'm sure BMW can work out through the balancing issues just like other companies have done - after all for example nobody ever complained that the NSX engine is uncouth, or unexciting for that matter.