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Default New 6 Cylinder Valvetronic pic + specs

Here ya go

6 Cylinder Valvetronic
258 HP at 6,600 rpm with a maximum torque 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm.









also

Rumor has it at 231hp for the 2.5ltr 6 pot valvy. With a lighter E90 chassis and a 6 speed SMG gearbox, the E90 325i should be a pretty quick car!

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Here's the latest intelligence on the next generation 3-series:

o The 4 and 2 series name designations will not be used.
o iDrive will be available in conjunction with the navigation system only, similar to the 1 series.
o Dynamic Drive will most likely not be available.
o The car will feature a central computer system that can be updated with new features throughout the car's life cycle.
o Airbag, seat and door sensors are connected, enabling the computer system to detect the size and position of all passengers and to deploy airbags as needed based on that information.
o Next generation xDrive will be available for the sedan and wagon.
o The convertible will not have a retractable hardtop.
o An improved gearbox titled CSG (Central Synchronized Gearbox - similar to Audi's DSG) will be available at the end of '06. Unlike Audi's double clutch system, it will feature a single clutch that can operate significantly faster than current ones.
o New, lighter generation of inline 6 Valvetronic engines is in the works.
o Two turbo engines are presently planned: an i6-ti with 333HP and a V8-ti with 450HP that will not be used for the 3 series.
o The various 3 series models can be produced at any of BMW's five plants.

Introduction dates:

o Sedan (E90) - IAA 2005
o Wagon (E91) - Geneva 2006
o Coupé (E92) - Paris 2006
o Convertible (E93) - Detroit 2007

Final engine line-up:

o 316i, 122 HP
o 318i, 150 HP
o 320i, 177 PS
o 323i, 204 HP
o 325i, 231 HP
o 330i, 265 HP
o 330ti, 333 HP
o M3, 401 HP
o 318d, 122 HP
o 320d, 163 HP
o 325d, 204 HP
o 330d, 238 HP


US wont get all those engines. But there is a chance we might get a diesel engine or two in 3-4 years.
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