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      05-25-2013, 10:17 AM   #167
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Originally Posted by Holander View Post
Can valvetronic system handle over 7000rpm? Here is something talk that valvetronic cannot play whit high revving S-engines http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=469574
The technology continues to evolve. The S63Tu can rev to 7200 RPM, and they will go higher with S55. They have never had a compelling reason to push above 7000 RPM until recently because M engines used ITB and VANOS. But Valvetronic is key to BMW's turbocharging strategy going forward.
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