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Originally Posted by solstice
Edmunds has the same numbers and possible mistake. From reading a few of the articles from different sources I wonder if there are only two conflicting sources that has been copied by the others. Here's Edmunds piece that matches this post:
"Weighing 452 pounds fully dressed, the engine is 22 pounds lighter than the V8 it replaces, even with its pair of Honeywell turbochargers and indirect intercooling system attached. The two turbos generate around 18 pounds of boost pressure, which is then fed through the intercooler into chambers with an 80mm bore and an 89.6mm stroke."
http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014...-revealed.html |
Remember the internet is a giant echo-chamber so all these numbers (and mistakes) probably originate from the same place - BMW.