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Originally Posted by mkoesel
I'm not ynguldyn obviously, but keep in mind that magazines typically make rough guesses at power output for upcoming models based on the fact that engines are generally shared throughout the BMW lineup. So 360hp is a good guess based on the X3 M40i. However, from inside info, we know that a new B58 TU is coming sometime this year, and it will bring power increases among other things. The signs say that the G20 will be a benefactor. Is it guarantee? Perhaps not. But I would tend to put more stock in ynguldyn's conclusion than a magazine writer who, were you to ask him, probably has no idea that such an engine update is in the works.
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I tend to agree that 380ish hp is very reasonable. I'm currently driving 340 with MPPSK and that already have 360hp. Bearing in mind also, BMW is not operating in a vacuum, the competition is fierce, cars like the C43 is almost certain to get power increase, most likely close to the 400 hp mark, and BMW want to make a statement with this the first M340.