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F55/F56 Future BMWs will also have the B48 motor

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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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Future BMWs will also have the B48 motor

Hope this means more tuning for us!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1008378

All re-engined F3x models will get new designations:

Model name change for the re-engined F3x: 328i (N20) -> 330i (B48), 335i (N55) -> 340i (B58).

4-cyl B48 engine will have 330i/430i designation instead of 328i/428i
6-cyl B58 engine will have 340i/440i designation instead of 335i/435i.
PHEV F30 will come as 330e, not 328e.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Curious to see how much the rate the B48 for 330i use.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Interesting news!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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Mini having a BMW engine is a plus to me over the quasi-French one from previous gen.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tuco44
Mini having a BMW engine is a plus to me over the quasi-French one from previous gen.
Amen to that tuco! The French excel in only one aspect: surrendering.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Interesting findings. If they're to be believed the 328d will be available with a manual? and the 2 series AT is coming to the US with 2 engines and both with a choice of manuals. And the X4 will get manuals. Seems a bit too good to be true but we shall see. Also, Clubman SD diesel is coming?!?! seems like the most logical MINI to test the diesel waters with here.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Amen to that tuco! The French excel in only one aspect: surrendering.


Got to give them credit where it is due, they have some pretty good cuisine. And wine. Engines, not so much.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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The BMW forums aren't exactly happy about another nomenclature change again, let alone that they know it was in a Mini before their BMW.
 
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