Competition: BMW's V12TT
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Competition: BMW's V12TT
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=145726
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
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The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=145726
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
Sounds like a great limo and BMW needed something to truly rival the W221 S600- looks like they've done it. I reckon the next generation A8 will be the one to have, though it depends if they boost the W12...
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I like the fact that once someone is able to do a tune on the V8TT and V12TT monster power can be picked up similar to the MB V12 TT, although I seem to favor the MBTT more for torque reasons and the fact that it proves it's potential with the tune and light mods.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=145726
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
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W211,E90,E66,E39,E38,NSX,Z32-TT
The ZF transmissions are used in a lot of cars. However, the way they were programmed and designed for the E65/E66 (2002+ 7-series) were very bad. As a result, nearly every E65/E66 had transmissino problems. There's a speculation of the cause was that it may be software-related. Hopefully BMW got it right this time around so this newer generation wouldn't have the same problems.
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The ZF transmissions are used in a lot of cars. However, the way they were programmed and designed for the E65/E66 (2002+ 7-series) were very bad. As a result, nearly every E65/E66 had transmissino problems. There's a speculation of the cause was that it may be software-related. Hopefully BMW got it right this time around so this newer generation wouldn't have the same problems.
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It's interesting how closely they matched the MB V12TT, for those that are familiar notice the Airbox/Turbo/intercooler layout, it's spot-on....
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W211,E90,E66,E39,E38,NSX,Z32-TT
With the 7-series, the ZF's reliability was horrible. In fact, the very reason why Harjo and I got a E55 was because our 7s were lemoned out due to transmission issues (among other problems).
I believe the problem affected all 745/750/760, 545/550, and 645/650s. They all used the same transmission with similar tranny software.
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W211,E90,E66,E39,E38,NSX,Z32-TT
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=145726
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
The stock #'s are pretty impressive...V12TT with 536hp and 553lbs-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed tranny . This is a pretty serious rival. However, I wonder how far you can push the boost with that 8 speed tranny?
Tom
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So this likely is the new MB V12 with some BMW bits bolted on.
This is how both firms are looking to cut costs. If they dont both companies wont be around long term IMHO. The market is going to get more and more competitive to where you cant have 15 different motors and 10 different chassis.
BMW even has a new back bone system coming where the 3,5,7 all share the same core structure and that it is just jumbled around to make the different models.
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Hmm my bad, looked like turbo's were down by the air-intake inlet bottom right-hand side Anyhoo the airbox is a near exact replica, looks like their intercoolers are a bit smaller too..
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In the documentary/movie "Pumping Iron", Arnold was to Franco as the Mercedes Benz is to BMW. A few quotes:
"Franco is pretty smart, but Franco's a child, and when it comes to the day of the contest, I am his father"
"I don't have any weak points. I had weak points three years ago, but my main thing in mind is, my goal always was, to even out everything to the point... that everything is perfect."
"Franco is pretty smart, but Franco's a child, and when it comes to the day of the contest, I am his father"
"I don't have any weak points. I had weak points three years ago, but my main thing in mind is, my goal always was, to even out everything to the point... that everything is perfect."
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There is no doubt that this is a much more advanced engine than the MB, with gasoline direct-injection technology, probably 4 valves per cylinder and variable valve control as is standard on every modern engine.
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And here is a better image to show turbo placement on the 4.4L twin turbo
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You guys are right....I was thinking of the V8TT...my bad.
Some cool pics of the V12TT engine:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/04/09/bm...led/p90045915/
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Some cool pics of the V12TT engine:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/04/09/bm...led/p90045915/
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You guys are right....I was thinking of the V8TT...my bad.
Some cool pics of the V12TT engine:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/04/09/bm...led/p90045915/
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Some cool pics of the V12TT engine:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/04/09/bm...led/p90045915/
Tom
I wonder how they get away w/Copyright Infringement laws? The Air-box design (albeit s_hite) is exactly the same& the basic layout of Twin-turbo piping to & from air-boxes & Intercoolers is nearly an exact copy of MB V12TT 600/65...
Edit:I missed your post
There was an article about MB and BMW sharing motors coming up and that BMW was getting MB's replacement V12 motor for use in their big body cars.
So this likely is the new MB V12 with some BMW bits bolted on.
This is how both firms are looking to cut costs. If they dont both companies wont be around long term IMHO. The market is going to get more and more competitive to where you cant have 15 different motors and 10 different chassis.
BMW even has a new back bone system coming where the 3,5,7 all share the same core structure and that it is just jumbled around to make the different models.
So this likely is the new MB V12 with some BMW bits bolted on.
This is how both firms are looking to cut costs. If they dont both companies wont be around long term IMHO. The market is going to get more and more competitive to where you cant have 15 different motors and 10 different chassis.
BMW even has a new back bone system coming where the 3,5,7 all share the same core structure and that it is just jumbled around to make the different models.
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In the documentary/movie "Pumping Iron", Arnold was to Franco as the Mercedes Benz is to BMW. A few quotes:
"Franco is pretty smart, but Franco's a child, and when it comes to the day of the contest, I am his father"
"I don't have any weak points. I had weak points three years ago, but my main thing in mind is, my goal always was, to even out everything to the point... that everything is perfect."
"Franco is pretty smart, but Franco's a child, and when it comes to the day of the contest, I am his father"
"I don't have any weak points. I had weak points three years ago, but my main thing in mind is, my goal always was, to even out everything to the point... that everything is perfect."
How bout towards the end a fan asks Arnold "Do you drink a lot of non-fat milk?" Arnold replies "Milk is for babies! When you grow-up you drink BEER!!"