BMW Confirms Four-Cylinder 3-Series For U.S.

[Mr Robert]

i could be wrong but i've gotten the impression that all na engines are to be superceded by smaller, more efficient turbo-mills; wouldn't that spell extinction for that engine? 272hp sounds nice,but it seems more probable to me that it would be coming from a relatively large 4cyl. given the overall trajectory of the engine program.

In this respect, I think the US will be way behind Europe, i.e. the I6 engines will still be used in the US market when they have been abandoned in Europe.

 

[Giannis]

...the I6 engines will still be used in the US market when they have been abandoned in Europe.

That is not a bad thing

 

[Jackbmw]

Then an American-Spec 3 Series for me, please. I am prejudiced against 4-pots, no matter how efficient or modern they are. 6-pots inline motor is a dot over "i" in the 3 Series, and I can hardly imagine the 3 Series lineup with only 4-pots (or even 3-pots) engines.

Let's see how the US market react on this move. I am sure that it will be clear that:
- enthiusiasts and power freaks will buy 6-pots
- those who want a BMW badge or economical modern car will opt for a 4-pot

 

[Mr Robert]

That will be the case. No doubt.

I do not think BMW will completely abandon I6 engines in the 3-series. Let's just hope they do not put V6 ones in them...

 

[klier]

Not ever going to happen ^ The thought alone is silly.