[W///]

Any news on a possible M2 CSL and 2GC? I'm still skeptical about these cars

[Ramos]

Am I the only one who still is skeptical that the M2 and X4 M40i share an engine rather than the M240i and the X4 M40i sharing an engine..

Still hoping this is all misinformation out out there by BMW to purposely hide the real engine in the M2

One can only hope, right ??

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Ramos

Am I the only one who still is skeptical that the M2 and X4 M40i share an engine

Yes.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Blipit_

They really going to fit an inline 6 in the front of the X2? The 4 cylinder in the X1 already looked like a tight fit.

Note that the lowest output 6 cylinder is now a 40i. So, a 35i could now apply to a highly tuned 4 cylinder. We know that B48 has the potential.

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Do tell!

I can't take the full credit here - BMW Blog guys helped flesh this out - but there are hints of the dual clutch ZF variant being considered (or even having been decided) for future BMWs. This will be different from M-only DCT and would show up in some model(s) 2-3 years from now. This is highly speculative though, which is why I would like to know what SCOTT26 is allowed to say about it.

[aajami]

BMW was one of the first car companies to integrate Apple's iPod Out feature oh so many moons ago. Ironic that they're dragging their feet on CarPlay now.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Note that the lowest output 6 cylinder is now a 40i. So, a 35i could now apply to a highly tuned 4 cylinder. We know that B48 has the potential.

I can't take the full credit here - BMW Blog guys helped flesh this out - but there are hints of the dual clutch ZF variant being considered (or even having been decided) for future BMWs. This will be different from M-only DCT and would show up in some model(s) 2-3 years from now. This is highly speculative though, which is why I would like to know what Scott is allowed to say about it.

Agreed. I don't see how BMW would fit a transverse 6-cylinder engine under the hood of the X2.

Oh god... transverse BMW engines...

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Note that the lowest output 6 cylinder is now a 40i. So, a 35i could now apply to a highly tuned 4 cylinder. We know that B48 has the potential.

Ok, now that does make more sense.

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by aajami

BMW was one of the first car companies to integrate Apple's iPod Out feature oh so many moons ago. Ironic that they're dragging their feet on CarPlay now.

They may not want to give up control of the infotainment space. Once everyone runs CarPlay or Android Auto there is less to differentiate the in car experience.

I just hope they offer both.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by Ramos

Am I the only one who still is skeptical that the M2 and X4 M40i share an engine rather than the M240i and the X4 M40i sharing an engine..

Still hoping this is all misinformation out out there by BMW to purposely hide the real engine in the M2

One can only hope, right ??

M2 engine doesn't feel so special...

[MikeVictor]

Argh. I'm just about to buy an X4 35i and trying to decide if I hold out for the M40i if it's only six months from SOP. Not sure of I want to hold out for the likely higher price though.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Note that the lowest output 6 cylinder is now a 40i. So, a 35i could now apply to a highly tuned 4 cylinder. We know that B48 has the potential.

I can't take the full credit here - BMW Blog guys helped flesh this out - but there are hints of the dual clutch ZF variant being considered (or even having been decided) for future BMWs. This will be different from M-only DCT and would show up in some model(s) 2-3 years from now. This is highly speculative though, which is why I would like to know what SCOTT26 is allowed to say about it.

Yes the ZF variant is being evaluated but nothing that I know shows a production commitment as yet.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by aajami

M2 engine doesn't feel so special...

Its not just about the engine.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Ok, now that does make more sense.

The M Performance BMW X1 M35ixDrive and X2 M35ixDrive are four cylinders.
As is the BMW 2er M35ixDrive Active Tourer.

The engine could also feature in the next MINI Countryman S JCW.

[xlover]

Originally Posted by autopal

My guess is no more than 20hp and 30tq (underrated, of course) if they do make a M power kit for the 340i. 370-380 would be too close to the M3, so don't expect similar numbers to the C450 amg, even though, the 340i with powerkit would most likely be faster than the C450

I was thinking the same numbers just reversed... the 340 has 320hp and 330 ftlbs so my guess is that the power kit will make it a round 350/350

[aajami]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Its not just about the engine.

I understand that, but the engine is the heart of any car, and this one is not special.

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

EOPs for current models:

F01/02 - 06/15
F06 - 02/19
F07 - 06/17
F10 - 10/16
F12/13 - 10/18
F15 - 07/18 (to be replaced by LCI, not a completely new model)
F16 - 07/19
F25 - 07/17
F26 - 07/18
F80 - 10/18
F82 - 06/20
F83 - 10/20

Does this make sense for the F15 X5 LCI not coming out until 2018?

I would have guess that the LCI should be due for the F15 in the summer of 2016 as a 2017 model. Does the X5 not follow typical BMW life cycles?

Alan

[BimmerMat135]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The M Performance BMW X1 M35ixDrive and X2 M35ixDrive are four cylinders.
As is the BMW 2er M35ixDrive Active Tourer.

The engine could also feature in the next MINI Countryman S JCW.

2er active tourer M Sport? This is a joke right? BMW is not sure about a F81 but a M version of a fwd is ok?

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by aajami

I understand that, but the engine is the heart of any car, and this one is not special.

There are plenty of people who love the E36 M3 and that engine had very little differentiation to the production series engines in the US

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

2er active tourer M Sport? This is a joke right? BMW is not sure about a F81 but a M version of a fwd is ok?

Of course it is. I would have love to seen your face,though.

[Mako]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Does this make sense for the F15 X5 LCI not coming out until 2018?

I would have guess that the LCI should be due for the F15 in the summer of 2016 as a 2017 model. Does the X5 not follow typical BMW life cycles?

Alan

unless I am mistaken the X5 remodel was 2014 model year, 4 years before LCI means 2018 model year should be the LCI (which would be 2017 actual year), the X6 should be 2019 model year (2018 actual year).

[Alan l.]

I think you are right but going by the original post it looks like the F15 is extended out one extra year before the LCI comes out. Better for me if true that means i can enjoy my 2015 for alittle longer before its semi out of date lol

Alan

[ron_jeremy]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Should this make me happy? Shift of priorities from RWD wagons to FWD tall CUV? Is this a Toyota forum?

The current X1, on the other hand, is a brilliant car. Its only problem is it's much smaller on the inside than F31.

Are you kidding me, the E84 is selling well, but it's cheap, old and ugly next to the 3 touring.
The next baby X is going to do well imo.