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looks simple

 

I really think BMW should put that motor in the 09 650 and X5.....if not also the 550. But if the 550 doesn't have it, that's understandable as its basically the last year of the E60.

 

Specs?

 

I think its rumored to be going into the X6? Im still searching for more info

 

400hp/450lb-ft torque.

 

Its going in the X6 confirmed, but everything else is just talk.

 

holy shhhhhhh

 

its going in the new X6, possibly X5, and possibly M3 (to keep up with the new IS Lex)

 

look at it!

 

Ah, also forgot about this report about the 2010 7series. So im sure it will show up there as it would make sense.

http://www.autospies.com/news/Spy-Sh...urgring-16980/

 

only a matter of time before they came out with it........

i don't like the turbo's on top like that, just seems like a good deal of heat all around the motor.

 

perks of working for the company

next one has a few performance specs


all the info isnt up yet in the PKOD, as soon as it is I'll share with you guys if you'd like

 

its an awesome engine but if its going to be in the X6 forget it.

 

the rear shot, its not as ugly as everyone was saying

 

Sweet Jebus!

 

Especially with that plastic engine cover between the hot parts and open air.

I certainly do not doubt the BMW engineering gods here, but first glance has me going all WTF.

 

dang you sure you are supposed to be showing us these pics????

 

If I am viewing the large pics correctly; The turbo is placed where the traditional intake manifold would be and there is an air to water intercooler on the side.

 

ha, I'm actually not sure. They're already all over the net tho

just be :shh: about it

 

This engine is going to be a clusterfuck to work on.

The head is essentially reversed.

 

hey are you a mechanic? just wondering.

 

I have to fix these lovely creations.

 

Great engine, but I would rather stare at a toilet bowl full of shit over the x6

 

Damn, the X6 is ugly on so many levels....but that engine is going to be amazing! They shoud've put a tuned version of it in the E92 M3..

I don't think i've ever seen a car with a reverse head like that...looks...odd lol

 

beautiful engine a logical suite to the N54

 

Beautiful 8-pack

 

wow... hopefully i can get that in the next gen 5 series...

also i doubt we ever see this engine in the M3... maybe the generation afterwards... so much was said about the current 4L V8, i doubt they would ever change any time soon...

 

Cool... as soon as I saw the thead title, my first question was "what are they going to put it in ?"

 

I think BMW should put it in the 650 and X5 for 09. For the reason that I would think that the base X5 is going to get the TT 6 at 300hp. And the 4.8L makes 360. Yes, the current 535 and 550 is the same deal but the new engine wasn't out for 2008. Other makes are getting competitive (MB and upcoming FX for example).

The 650 just had a mid-cycle update and being BMWs top line coupe....360hp in a base $76,300 luxury GT is a joke.

Yes, the 2010 7 Series is going to get the engine as this is obviously the next non-M V8.

That aside, I also wouldn't be shocked to only see the motor in the X6 for 09 as to run the engine for a model year and to correct any issues before expanding across the model line.

 

So am I the only one who likes the X6? Either way, too rich for my blood in the foreseeable future.

Mike

 

Cool, its like BMW is coming out with their own version of an Acura RDX. Twice the cylinders and two times the turbos, a magnificent engine in what looks to be a magnificent vehicle.

 

wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy fugly

 

Can't say much about the engine, but I definitely like the looks of the X6.

 

Yea to be honest the X6 was hideous to me before but its slowly growing on me.

Just going to be one pricey machine, thats for sure.

 

I kinda like the X6. Those engine pics are sweet!

 

That's what I thought too, but with analysis I can see it making sense. Heat rises of course, and with turbos underneath the engine in traditional position that creates more heat soak in the bottom and sides of the block.....along with all the ancillaries and wiring near them.

Up top like that, you basically have one real hotspot....which is close to the hood and could theoretically be easily vented.

Plus, you eliminate having big, clunky turbos hanging off the sides of the engine...which should save some weight on exhaust and intake piping. It also looks like its no wider than a traditional V-8 as well.

Neat looking charge-coolers mounted on the front of the block. That is what they are, I think.

The more I look at it, the more I like it. Pretty clever idea by BMW.

The reason its being debuted in the X6, IMO, is because the thing is so fucking ugly that BMW knows they won't have to build too many of this radical engine in the first year.

 

i personally think that the X6 will surprise some of you people and sell pretty well...

 

Me likie

 

THat thing looks like a Transformer's head!!!!

 

X6 seems like a good looking car. why don't u guys like it?