MB needs to get the 3.5 into the 211 by Sept because...
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MB needs to get the 3.5 into the 211 by Sept because...
Powered by the world’s lightest six-cylinder engine
BMW Great Britain has announced the introduction of the new 630i with the world’s lightest six-cylinder engine under the bonnet. Powered by an all-new 3.0-litre straight-six engine featuring VALVETRONIC technology and made from magnesium and aluminium composite, the 630i goes on sale in September 2004.
Available in both Coupé and Convertible guises from launch, the 630i develops 258bhp at 6,600rpm, increased by 12 per cent compared to the current 3.0-litre petrol unit. Maximum torque is 300Nm and this is available from just 2,500rpm up to 4,000rpm with the redline starting at a heady 7,000rpm.
On the road this power translates into a zero to 62mph time of 6.5 seconds (6.7 seconds for an automatic) in the Coupé and 6.9 seconds (7.2 seconds) in the Convertible. Top speed on all versions is limited to 155mph. Even with this performance, the 630i posts frugal consumption figures of 31.4mpg (29.7mpg) for the Coupé and 29.4mpg (28.5mpg) for the Convertible. This represents a 12 per cent increase in BMW 3.0-litre petrol engine efficiency.
The EU4 compliant 3.0-litre engine, which features the world’s first electric water pump to keep the block cool for increased efficiency, will appear in future BMW models. However details regarding this will be released at a later date.
I'm sure this engine will go into the 530 shortly after...
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BMW Great Britain has announced the introduction of the new 630i with the world’s lightest six-cylinder engine under the bonnet. Powered by an all-new 3.0-litre straight-six engine featuring VALVETRONIC technology and made from magnesium and aluminium composite, the 630i goes on sale in September 2004.
Available in both Coupé and Convertible guises from launch, the 630i develops 258bhp at 6,600rpm, increased by 12 per cent compared to the current 3.0-litre petrol unit. Maximum torque is 300Nm and this is available from just 2,500rpm up to 4,000rpm with the redline starting at a heady 7,000rpm.
On the road this power translates into a zero to 62mph time of 6.5 seconds (6.7 seconds for an automatic) in the Coupé and 6.9 seconds (7.2 seconds) in the Convertible. Top speed on all versions is limited to 155mph. Even with this performance, the 630i posts frugal consumption figures of 31.4mpg (29.7mpg) for the Coupé and 29.4mpg (28.5mpg) for the Convertible. This represents a 12 per cent increase in BMW 3.0-litre petrol engine efficiency.
The EU4 compliant 3.0-litre engine, which features the world’s first electric water pump to keep the block cool for increased efficiency, will appear in future BMW models. However details regarding this will be released at a later date.
I'm sure this engine will go into the 530 shortly after...
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I was just at a BMW dealer today, and asked about that engine. The manager said that BMWNA said that the 3L Valvetronic engine won't be showing up in the 6 or 5 in the near future in the States because adapting it to meet U.S. emissions will result in it detuned significantly. They probably won't bother until the new 3-series, according to him. He also said the next 3-series has been pushed back to 2006 instead of '05, so the earliest we may see the Valvetronic engine in State-side BMWs is late '05, early '06, according to the manager. Of course, he could be wrong/lying, but that's what he said. Of course, it doesn't make too much sense, as it's not as if they'll save money in the end by delaying certification.
So what's the point of my story? It's not as if MB has to rush the 3.5L V6 out in the U.S. Still (based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever), I think the 3.5L will be roled out across all of MB's lines for the '06 model year. I believe that's when the new V8 will be due, so the power gap between the V8 and V6 will remain large enough.
So what's the point of my story? It's not as if MB has to rush the 3.5L V6 out in the U.S. Still (based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever), I think the 3.5L will be roled out across all of MB's lines for the '06 model year. I believe that's when the new V8 will be due, so the power gap between the V8 and V6 will remain large enough.
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Originally Posted by RohithT
I was just at a BMW dealer today, and asked about that engine. The manager said that BMWNA said that the 3L Valvetronic engine won't be showing up in the 6 or 5 in the near future in the States because adapting it to meet U.S. emissions will result in it detuned significantly. They probably won't bother until the new 3-series, according to him. He also said the next 3-series has been pushed back to 2006 instead of '05, so the earliest we may see the Valvetronic engine in State-side BMWs is late '05, early '06, according to the manager. Of course, he could be wrong/lying, but that's what he said. Of course, it doesn't make too much sense, as it's not as if they'll save money in the end by delaying certification.
So what's the point of my story? It's not as if MB has to rush the 3.5L V6 out in the U.S. Still (based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever), I think the 3.5L will be roled out across all of MB's lines for the '06 model year. I believe that's when the new V8 will be due, so the power gap between the V8 and V6 will remain large enough.
So what's the point of my story? It's not as if MB has to rush the 3.5L V6 out in the U.S. Still (based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever), I think the 3.5L will be roled out across all of MB's lines for the '06 model year. I believe that's when the new V8 will be due, so the power gap between the V8 and V6 will remain large enough.
For most the 3.5 can't be here soon enough as it's a big step up in power and tech.
