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Originally Posted by atomic
They don't offer the X1 in a six outside of North America.
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Much of that has to do with gas prices...and the fact that we don't get a 335 touring here.
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Originally Posted by atomic
The 4 in the X1 has a lot more power than the six in my previous BMW.
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This is relevant how? Your 4 never had more power than the "big" or upgraded 6 offered in any line in recent years, only the base 6 which the 4 replaced.
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Originally Posted by atomic
I would consider the engine in my X11 a performance engine.
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It's a base engine. It's a very good base engine, but hardly intended to be a "performance engine" if you're being honest. If you consider 240 HP in a 3700 lb car performance...well...you've set the bar low. 240 HP is pedestrian.
All that being said, sure, there's little reason to offer a turbo 6 in the X1. It was pretty cool that BMW tossed us a bone with the E84...albeit with the wrong transmission(s). It was a quirky/fun combination that I know many enthusiasts enjoyed.
Anyway, with the transverse engine, any new performance X1 will have to have a high-output 4 anyway.
And there's still hope for the 335 touring...fingers crossed.