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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
What is BMW about? When was the last time an M5 had an I6? It's been, how long, 15 plus years?
The M3 has been a 4, 6, 6, 8 and now back to a 6. So 6 is certainly the norm for the M3, but not the rule. And if you want to stay "pure" you should be saying it should be a 4.
The M5 has been a 6, 8, 10 and now back to 8.
Don't forget, BMW also said "no turbo M cars, no AWD M Cars, no M SUV's and no automatic transmission M Cars" as well. Times change, technology changes and so does philosophy, etc.
I am no luddite, but the S65 is an amazing engine with a lot of soul, and while I understand why BMW is making the move they are, it doesn't mean that I don't bemoan the loss of one of the greatest V8's ever.
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V8 Bmw´s are come only "modern era" cars. I6 has lot more history, E9 3.0 CSL , E24 635Csi, E28 M5, E28 M535i, M1 M88, E34 M5, E36 M3, E46 M3 and now F82 M3.