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      11-13-2007, 09:37 AM   #8
xpnstos77
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Engine Sizes

I think as always in BMW history they try and reuse engines in multiple cars to save money.

You have to believe that the 3.0L TT eninge that appeared in the 3 series first then the 5 series will make its way into other cars. Next is the 1 series then it will make it into the X6, then into the X5 (most likely when it receives a facelift). BMW always had done that facelift and engine size increase. Then when the X3 is remodeled, if its nots a 3.2L TT by then.

The upper size of the X6 engine has to have some horsepower difference then the lower engine. BMW always does that too. So if they have a 300hp engine in the lower size then I cant see a 350hp engine as the larger size. Remember that though horsepower is not everything. A 8 cylinder has much more grunt then a 6 cyclinder twin turbo. That is why the M3 got the 8 treatment. Maybe just a larger engine will be dropped into the X6, maybe a 5.0 or larger. Maybe just the 4.8.
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