Rumor: F30/F32 M3 to Get Tri-Turbo V6 Engine

sneaks · 04-21-2011, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDS2015

Hang on a minute though here. I remember reading somewhere (maybe from scott26, don't quite remember where) that in the future, all M engines will be based off of normal BMW engines but reengineered in their own way (the S63 for instance which uses the same block, but different pistons, crank, head, etc.). SO if this rumor is true, that means that we will be seeing a V6 engine from BMW in the F3X 3-series. We all know that the chances of this happening are very slim, so I think that this rumor is just that, a rumor.

this is the kay segler approach. he doesn't work here anymore

Eugene-TAIWAN · 04-21-2011, 04:16 AM

I'm sure whatever they do it will be a fun car to own

nate82 · 04-21-2011, 02:17 PM

I'll take one with a rotary, quad turbo and can I get a supercharger on it too.

GnokGnik · 04-21-2011, 03:05 PM

2 Turbos 6 Cylinders seems to be the consensus. Watch ///M bring out a powerful FI wankel engine and iron out the ridiculous MPG and oil consumption that plagued lesser manufacturers.

Kayani_1 · 04-21-2011, 06:47 PM

Is the BMW 4.4 liter V8 twin turbo in M5 or X6M or X5M a flat plane crank. Because they are more of the high revving type and make more nicer sound. Not to mention their response is much quicker.

I wonder does the same apply to V6's if they are modeled after V8's.

gary88 · 04-22-2011, 12:04 AM

BMW will do what they need to in order to stay competitive and profitable. If they cared about sticking with tradition, we wouldn't have automatic turbocharged M SUVs or a FWD model coming.

However I still don't think we'll see a V6 anytime soon.

Touring · 04-22-2011, 06:45 AM

Whats next. A three cylinder with 6 turbos?

Jon D · 04-22-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux.sh

As long as BMW keeps their connected feel with drivers, there shouldn't be any problem.

I only wish they'd applied the same sentiment when it came to switching from hydraulic to electric assist steering in their non-M cars.

gun6slinger9 · 04-23-2011, 11:35 AM

I heard that BMW has a surplus of F1 engines so they are gonna throw these into the new M3... but since it wont be a inline 6 its gonna be crap right?

plague · 04-23-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

What disrespect are you talking about? Posts like these are just so ridiculous. Because they "might" go with a V6 over their I6? Give me a break. Did you complain when you heard they put a V8 into the e92? A newly developed engine on top of that... Whatever the folks at the M GmbH are cooking up - it will be pretty amazing.

exactly. 450bhp turbocharged motor... full bolt ons that cars going to make 600bhp. ya ill take THAT M. lol. its just like the chunk of e46 m3 owners who frown upon the e92 m3. hm... cycle, continue. i expect the next one to be a beast.

plague · 04-23-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

The most logical posts in this thread.

I'm a huge fan of BMW I6s, but I'm a bigger fan of BMW logic. Everyone keeps thinking about what problems this would cause, etc. I'm confident in BMWs problem solving.

Same doubters for the twin turbo BMWs will be doubters when this cars specs are announced. I'll hold my judgement until I get behind the wheel. No amount of specs, numbers, layouts, etc can ever tell you how the car makes you feel when you drive it. And that's the MOST important factor.

Bingo.

pnosker · 04-23-2011, 08:18 PM

Quotes from today's NJBMWCCA Special Event at the NY Int'l Auto Show:

Q: Is BMW working on Inline Sixes?
A: Is there any other kind?

Q: There are rumors that BMW is working on a V-6.
A: V6's to us are like chopped up V8s. No, we are not working on any V6's.

epiphone3 · 04-24-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnosker

Q: Is BMW working on Inline Sixes?
A: Is there any other kind?

God bless you, BMW.

johanness · 04-24-2011, 04:43 PM

Awesome write-up and congrats on what looks like a flawless system!

In your opinion from looking at the two Section 1's side by side... Are they the same?
Does it look like the Euro one is in any way beefier or have a greater cell count?

Boosted_N54 · 04-24-2011, 05:11 PM

Why not a flat 6 Like porsche

Uli_HH · 04-26-2011, 10:31 AM

To my infos the M-GmbH change their engine choise from an I6 N54/55 derivative to an V6 based on the M5 S63 V8 simply because an engine based on the N54/55 with the needed 450+ HP doesn´t fullfill the reliability requirements that BMW has to an engine that they are bringing on the Markt.

BMW/M-GmbH is an Manufacturer and no aftermarket tuner!

Greets Uli_HH

jeffrey98 · 04-27-2011, 04:26 AM

First v6 ever been made ??

Uli_HH · 04-27-2011, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffrey98

First v6 ever been made ??

I think if this engine becomes real it would be an M-GmbH and an M3 on and only engine design ... doesn´t change BMW preference for I6 (Turbo!)!

Uli_HH

takashin · 05-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Should just go back to 4 cylinders.

tha_good_life · 05-01-2011, 11:53 AM

3 turbos=

talk about turning up the PSI and HP

tscdennab · 05-01-2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uli_HH

To my infos the M-GmbH change their engine choise from an I6 N54/55 derivative to an V6 based on the M5 S63 V8 simply because an engine based on the N54/55 with the needed 450+ HP doesn´t fullfill the reliability requirements that BMW has to an engine that they are bringing on the Markt.

BMW/M-GmbH is an Manufacturer and no aftermarket tuner!

Greets Uli_HH

I'm all open to new ideas from BMW

The truth is that on 91 octane the current N54 I-6 can't exceed 400hp reliably, and this is speaking from reading many of the N54 tech board messages. It can probably do it with bigger turbos, but this would increase lag. Maybe 3 turbos could solve this problem on a 3.0l I-6 ?

A little more displacement is needed for 450hp. 3.3 liters sound about right. The V6 would also provide better sound compared to an inline-6.

I wish the N54 would live on though

04-21-2011, 04:16 AM	#112
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 223 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	I'm sure whatever they do it will be a fun car to own __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3, Cayman GTS present: Porsche 993RWB, 964RS America,996 cupcar, 964 turbo 3.6,Macan Turbo,997GT2,930 turbo,i3, MINI JCW
	Appreciate 0

04-21-2011, 02:17 PM	#113
nate82 Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: like John Force Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hamburg, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	I'll take one with a rotary, quad turbo and can I get a supercharger on it too.
	Appreciate 0

04-21-2011, 03:05 PM	#114
GnokGnik Captain 14 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	2 Turbos 6 Cylinders seems to be the consensus. Watch ///M bring out a powerful FI wankel engine and iron out the ridiculous MPG and oil consumption that plagued lesser manufacturers.
	Appreciate 0

04-21-2011, 06:47 PM	#115
Kayani_1 Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,652 Posts Drives: BMW E92/E60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Is the BMW 4.4 liter V8 twin turbo in M5 or X6M or X5M a flat plane crank. Because they are more of the high revving type and make more nicer sound. Not to mention their response is much quicker. I wonder does the same apply to V6's if they are modeled after V8's. __________________ nickname"BAD 3",MHD E85 tune,RennArt catback non-resonated exhaust,VRSF Downpipes, VRSF 7"FMIC,VRSF stock side inlets,SSQV BOV,ECS CP,M-performance alcantara steering,retrofit M3 paddle shifters,Alpina B3 tranny flash,AFE power seal CAI,LED angels,ST Coilovers,M3 upper/lower control arms,E93 M3 Front Swaybar ,235/35/19x9 ,275/30/19x9.5. M sport bumpers, CF diffuser. When in doubt..flat out. Last edited by Kayani_1; 04-22-2011 at 12:03 AM..
	Appreciate 0

04-22-2011, 12:04 AM	#116
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 291 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.98]	BMW will do what they need to in order to stay competitive and profitable. If they cared about sticking with tradition, we wouldn't have automatic turbocharged M SUVs or a FWD model coming. However I still don't think we'll see a V6 anytime soon. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
	Appreciate 0

04-22-2011, 06:45 AM	#117
Touring Major 133 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: i3,E21,M2,E23, Skoda Kodiaq Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	Whats next. A three cylinder with 6 turbos?
	Appreciate 0

04-23-2011, 11:35 AM	#119
gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	I heard that BMW has a surplus of F1 engines so they are gonna throw these into the new M3... but since it wont be a inline 6 its gonna be crap right?
	Appreciate 0

04-23-2011, 08:18 PM	#122
pnosker ti fan 56 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 14 12C \| 17 X5 50i \| 19 M2C Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 McLaren 12C Sp ... [0.00] 2017 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 535xi Touring [5.00] 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	Quotes from today's NJBMWCCA Special Event at the NY Int'l Auto Show: Q: Is BMW working on Inline Sixes? A: Is there any other kind? Q: There are rumors that BMW is working on a V-6. A: V6's to us are like chopped up V8s. No, we are not working on any V6's.
	Appreciate 0

04-24-2011, 04:43 PM	#124
johanness Banned 50 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [3.50] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [4.50]	Awesome write-up and congrats on what looks like a flawless system! In your opinion from looking at the two Section 1's side by side... Are they the same? Does it look like the Euro one is in any way beefier or have a greater cell count?
	Appreciate 0

04-24-2011, 05:11 PM	#125
Boosted_N54 Major 139 Rep 1,327 Posts Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Why not a flat 6 Like porsche __________________ MHD Custom Flash (E85) [Jake@MOTIV] / Vargas Stage 2 Turbos / Fuel it LPFP Stage 3+/ Moitiv Port Injection/ MMP Turbo Inlets/ 3.5 Tmap Sensor / ER FMIC /ER Chargepipe HKS-BOV / AA Downpipes / Agency Power Race mid pipes / Berk Technology race exhaust / BMW SSK / BC Forged Whees Toyo R888 tires / KW Club sport coilovers+KW Camber Plates / Spec stg2+Spec SMSFW/ APR Wing GTC200
	Appreciate 0

04-26-2011, 10:31 AM	#126
Uli_HH Lieutenant 88 Rep 585 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90)/ 523i Touring Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamburg Germany iTrader: (0)	To my infos the M-GmbH change their engine choise from an I6 N54/55 derivative to an V6 based on the M5 S63 V8 simply because an engine based on the N54/55 with the needed 450+ HP doesn´t fullfill the reliability requirements that BMW has to an engine that they are bringing on the Markt. BMW/M-GmbH is an Manufacturer and no aftermarket tuner! Greets Uli_HH
	Appreciate 0

04-27-2011, 04:26 AM	#127
jeffrey98 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	First v6 ever been made ??
	Appreciate 0

05-01-2011, 09:58 AM	#129
takashin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '17 YMB F82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Should just go back to 4 cylinders.
	Appreciate 0

05-01-2011, 11:53 AM	#130
tha_good_life Brigadier General 181 Rep 3,989 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (21) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.33]	3 turbos= talk about turning up the PSI and HP
	Appreciate 0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search