Confirmed:F80 Tri-turbo inline 6

Originally Posted by Nobrandfanboy

Electric turbo assist seems interesting to reduce lag but the question is can it be made to be reliable and who will be brave enough to buy it the first few years. Turbos run at extreme speed and temperatures so to put an electric type motor to withstand the heat would be interesting.

Think NASA

I'll be the first one to say it: I was wrong.

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/5-seri...e-diesels.html

I wasn't even thinking about diesels in this discussion, but here we are with a tri-turbo diesel M-badged engine. I don't yet understand the the actual rationale behind the third turbocharger, but points go to the OP for being right about the core facts where I was wrong in my dismissiveness.

Its'a a diesel....still waiting to see the next M petrol with a tri trubo lol

Originally Posted by justinnum1

im calling bull ****, you were wrong about msport power increase and your probably wrong about this too

oops....

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"F8X engine pretty much established
With today's announcement of the new try-turbo INLINE 6 engine, I think it's safe to assume the F8X engine will migrate to a tri-turbo inline 6 petrol engine as well. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Though, I'm still irked if they call it an M4, but I'm willing to accept that so long as the engine for the most part stays true to BMW's heritage."
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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Its'a a diesel....still waiting to see the next M petrol with a tri trubo lol

YOU won't have to wait long Thomas...(doubting) ...coming to a "STICKY" post real soon...straight from your Bavarian "required official source"...

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"F8X engine pretty much established
With today's announcement of the new try-turbo INLINE 6 engine, I think it's safe to assume the F8X engine will migrate to a tri-turbo inline 6 petrol engine as well. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Though, I'm still irked if they call it an M4, but I'm willing to accept that so long as the engine for the most part stays true to BMW's heritage."
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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

I'll be the first one to say it: I was wrong.

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/5-seri...e-diesels.html

I wasn't even thinking about diesels in this discussion, but here we are with a tri-turbo diesel M-badged engine. I don't yet understand the the actual rationale behind the third turbocharger, but points go to the OP for being right about the core facts where I was wrong in my dismissiveness.

Thanks...here is more, and MORE to come, real soon. M3 will be "Tri-Turbo"

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F8X engine pretty much established
With today's announcement of the new try-turbo INLINE 6 engine, I think it's safe to assume the F8X engine will migrate to a tri-turbo inline 6 petrol engine as well. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Though, I'm still irked if they call it an M4, but I'm willing to accept that so long as the engine for the most part stays true to BMW's heritage."
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Originally Posted by 16n69

GOOD NEWS
At least, if M is abandoning it's roots engine wise, they are gonna come up with something REALLY special
A well known & very large dealership...that have long standing relationship with the senior sales & service guys as well as upper management...a group just came back from BMW in Germany & the trade shows...
...and it is definite, confirmed that the F8x M3 will be a Tri-Turbo inline 6
Stock 450 HP and with the "Performance Pak" option (much like the AMG one)...485 HP
They said the "spy" photos are meaningless at this point, and do NOT reflect the design the F8x will end up as. Right now is is camouflaged and made to look much like a stock 3 series...
...but expect it to change 3 or 4 times before launch!
Can very well end up with another redesign of hood with vents & Power Dome
Wider body & signature quad pipes with diffuser.

Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

I'll be the first one to say it: I was wrong.

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/5-seri...e-diesels.html

I wasn't even thinking about diesels in this discussion, but here we are with a tri-turbo diesel M-badged engine. I don't yet understand the the actual rationale behind the third turbocharger, but points go to the OP for being right about the core facts where I was wrong in my dismissiveness.

Originally Posted by bimmerbabe69

Wow, exciting...my cousin works for BMW in Germany and I heard the same thing.
Good to have it further confirmed, I will wait and order it when available.

Talked to my cuz...and he confirmed once again...both the M3 tri-turbo and the HP > forthe 335i...announcements by BMW forthcoming

Originally Posted by bimmerbabe69

Talked to my cuz...and he confirmed once again...both the M3 tri-turbo and the HP > forthe 335i...announcements by BMW forthcoming

Hey babe69, can you pm me with contact info for your "cuz'?