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      02-18-2011, 09:23 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
.... I am very curious to see how the 28i and 30i monikers are used going forward. For now anyway, it seems all N20 will have the same or very similar power. It leaves the question open as to whether both the 28i and 30i will be used somewhat arbitrarily depending on model, or if they will just badge them all 28i, or even if they will just badge them all 30i (in the US, I mean).

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It seems that BMW are going to follow Mercedes with their new designations, ie they have removed the link between the engine size and what they actually call it.

For example the merc 180/200/230/250 CGI engines are all 1.8l T4's!
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