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Originally Posted by danniexi
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Originally Posted by nicknaz
Im not a retro grouch by any means but i would rather that hypothetical 3400lb with batteries car be a 3000lb without batteries car.
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strict government regulations deem it necessary to meet fuel economy standards.
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And why go back to Na 3.0L? Keep the s55. 420whp and 3000lb. Thats more like it!
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turbo cars have lag + sub-par throttle response (as good as the S55 is) compared to NA engines. Then again, BMW could always go with their 4-pot turbo + batteries =lighter weight engine with all of the benefits of torque-y turbo goodness and the batteries to give immediate throttle response + instantaneous torque with amazing fuel efficiency. On top of that, going back to a 4-cylinder would be a nice homage to the E30... IF they can get the weight of the car down even further. |
That's exactly the problem. Government sniffing their nose where it shouldn't be.