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BMW 5-Series: 535/550 Rumors

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Re: BMW 335i [tayl0rd] by achonko
Oct 25, 2006 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 20, 2006 8:58 am)

The 550 will be replaced by the bi-turbo version of the 4.4litre V8 that is in the 545i.
There is a plan to replace the 530i with the N54 engine to give us a 535i.
Possible MY2008 or MY2009 line up is:
550i with the bi-turbo 4.4 V8 engine
535i with the bi-turbo 3.0 I6 engine
528i with the detuned NA 3.0 engine
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Re: BMW 335i [achonko] by pearl
Feb 05, 2007 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: achonko (Oct 25, 2006 7:23 pm)

Any word on when the 08 will actually be available? One guy told me that his dealer said that if he ordered a 5 series for European delivery after mid-March he would get an 08 model which could be picked up at the factory in early June.
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Model Year '08 begins in March by shulse
Feb 06, 2007 (11:26 am)
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I discussed ordering the 550 for this summer and they confirmed production for '08 begins in March. For a June delivery, it would definitely be a 2008 model.
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Re: BMW 335i [pearl] by achonko
Feb 06, 2007 (8:25 pm)
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Replying to: pearl (Feb 05, 2007 10:49 am)

Spring. Your dealer should start taking order in March if not sooner for April-May delivery.
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Re: Model Year '08 begins in March [shulse] by achonko
Feb 06, 2007 (8:28 pm)
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Replying to: shulse (Feb 06, 2007 11:26 am)

The 550i will still have the same 4.8 litre V8.
The Bit-turbo 4.4 litre V8 will first debut in the E72- X6, E70-X5,then the F01/02 750i before making its way to the F10 550i in 2009 as a MY2010.
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Re: Model Year '08 begins in March [achonko] by shulse
Feb 07, 2007 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: achonko (Feb 06, 2007 8:28 pm)

What do you think the performance specs on the bi-turbo 4.4l will look like? My hunch is over 400 on bhp & torque, with heavy low-end torque.
Also, do you think the bi-turbo design will create more maintenance issues?
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Re: Model Year '08 begins in March [shulse] by achonko
Feb 08, 2007 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: shulse (Feb 07, 2007 3:33 pm)

The initial bench test gave results that were close to 500 HP, and Torque.
BMW will limit it to about 420 SAE HP and Torque.
You are right about the low end torque with flat and wider bandwidth than the N54 engine.
Performance wise, the 550i will be to the S6, the way the 335i is to the S4.
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Re: Model Year '08 begins in March [achonko] by bruceomega
Feb 09, 2007 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: achonko (Feb 08, 2007 3:10 pm)

Achonko,
 
Interesting correlation of models. Was curious, to what do you think the 535i will compare?
 
Thanks
Bruce
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Re: Model Year '08 begins in March [bruceomega] by achonko
Feb 09, 2007 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: bruceomega (Feb 09, 2007 8:32 am)

The 535i in pricing terms will attract a marginal price increase.
Performance wise, the 535 will compare to the following models:
Audi 4.2 V8 Quattro A6(on the dry) but cost less
Infiniti 4.5l V8 M45 with identical pricing.
Lexus 4.3l V8 GS430 but cost less
 
Performance wise, the 535i will outperform these cars.

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