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      05-24-2013, 09:01 AM   #138
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Originally Posted by pseto View Post
+1 electric tri-turbo M3/M4 with near 8k RPM. BMW filed for the patent a while ago

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=597327
Paul:

With BMW going to single turbos on most of their I6 engines, I can't imagine a tri-turbo engine with electric motor. I would more envision this motor with one conventional twin scroll turbo, and one with this electric assist. It would make sense for a small twin scroll to be paired with a larger electric assist turbo, as that would minimize lag all the way around.

The tri-turbo setup as shown in the monster diesel is to get around issues that would be solved by having the electric motor.

Here's hoping...although warranty might be nightmarish!
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