BMW 555i to Debut for MY ‘09
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CorpusCallosum
Oversteer Expert
Not a fan of 555i. Why not 544is.... Which is what it really is. I'd even be happy with 550is or TwinTurbo550i
klier
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chonkoa
Aerodynamic Artisan
I won't be surprised if it still remains the 550i with the N64B44 engine (4.4litre V8 TT)
After looking at the current 4.8 V8 NA(N63B48) engine, i can see adding twin turbo to designate that the 5.5 litre NA equivalent engine which is a weapon of the future. So chances are, we may not see the 555i designation with the N64B44 engine but with the N64B48 engine.
The N64B48 will not be a feature in this current chassis but possibly in the F10 chassis which precludes it from being a MY 2009. My rationale is simple- we are yet to see or hear anything about it yet.
After looking at the current 4.8 V8 NA(N63B48) engine, i can see adding twin turbo to designate that the 5.5 litre NA equivalent engine which is a weapon of the future. So chances are, we may not see the 555i designation with the N64B44 engine but with the N64B48 engine.
The N64B48 will not be a feature in this current chassis but possibly in the F10 chassis which precludes it from being a MY 2009. My rationale is simple- we are yet to see or hear anything about it yet.
2009 BMW 555i Spotted In California?
Attentive Jalopnik reader Brian Lopes was out-and-about when he spotted something slightly off about this new 5-Series BMW parked over the weekend in Long Beach, California. The badging indicates that this is a "555i" BMW. Those who have been following the company know that this latest version of the aging E60 is rumored to be getting a version of the 4.4L, twin-turbo N64 V8 good for about 400 horsepower and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque. The word on the street was that this was set to sneak out in 2009, so the chances of it running around in public are fairly slim and our BMW sources indicate that they have no knowledge of that model existing (though, they would say that wouldn't they?). Most likely, then, this is a regular 5-series owned by someone who purchased an extra badge and did the work themselves. Still, dare to dream.
Attentive Jalopnik reader Brian Lopes was out-and-about when he spotted something slightly off about this new 5-Series BMW parked over the weekend in Long Beach, California. The badging indicates that this is a "555i" BMW. Those who have been following the company know that this latest version of the aging E60 is rumored to be getting a version of the 4.4L, twin-turbo N64 V8 good for about 400 horsepower and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque. The word on the street was that this was set to sneak out in 2009, so the chances of it running around in public are fairly slim and our BMW sources indicate that they have no knowledge of that model existing (though, they would say that wouldn't they?). Most likely, then, this is a regular 5-series owned by someone who purchased an extra badge and did the work themselves. Still, dare to dream.
klier
Premium
PanterroR
Lap Time Luminary
Tarek
Cornering Kingpin
It's becoming a bit silly with the new X6 with the same engine but condemned 50i and the 5er is getting the 55i.All should get the same IMO.
warot
Track Technician
I dunno Luw, the twin turbo 3.0 liter is a pretty amazing powerplant, one of the best I've had the chance to try. Plus remember, it's close to V8....
D
Deleted member 25
I highly doubt they will bring the engine while the new generation is so close.
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