BMW 850ci
08-28-2003, 02:42 PM
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
BMW 850ci
OK i need some help guys. I'm having an argument with some friends over wether the no longer in production BMW 850ci ever had 2 inline sixes making up its twelve cylinders instead of the usual V configuration. Was this true in any year they made them?
I'm saying at one time they did come as two inline Sixes together, their saying it was in a V for ALL years made. Who's right?
Any help is appreciated.
I'm saying at one time they did come as two inline Sixes together, their saying it was in a V for ALL years made. Who's right?
Any help is appreciated.
08-28-2003, 03:13 PM
#5
The Third Ball
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Age: 45
Posts: 49,201
Received 4,852 Likes
on
2,589 Posts
Ive heard the 2 inlines 6's as well, but i too am unsure if it true or not. I used to think it was.
Trending Topics
08-29-2003, 06:26 AM
#10
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Western New York
Age: 64
Posts: 25,107
Received 7,067 Likes
on
3,588 Posts
When BMW developed the V12 for the 750, it was developed as if 2-6 cylinder engines were mated since either side had the capacity to run w/o the other (like if bank one of 2 failed, car cld still go 100 mph on 6 cyls). I don't believe however, it was actually 2 6's together w/ a common crankshaft.
08-29-2003, 06:49 AM
#11
'Big Daddy Diggler'
uncle has an 850csi with M Tech suspension, wheels and interior. It hauls ass and yes it is a V-12. He has owned many a BMW and said that they never made anything bu the V for the * series.
08-29-2003, 12:31 PM
#13
Someday pigs WILL fly!
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Pequannock, NJ USA
Posts: 3,320
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The first V12's from BMW were two sixes joined and ran almost independently. That's why they had so much trouble with them. They had a motor synchro server that used to go out and the car would limp home at 35 MPH. It affected the 750 as well in the beginning.
08-31-2003, 01:59 AM
#15
A CL-TYPE S 6 SPEED OWNER
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: California
Age: 42
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
impossible for "2" inline 6's. It is a V12 w/one crank. Had a chance to take one out on a test drive 2 years ago and I almost wet myself.........that car pulls like an F16!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jmoney2001
Car Parts for Sale
0
09-11-2015 12:07 PM