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      03-16-2014, 10:05 PM   #112
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
Perhaps you should have read on.
Watch as VAG also resort to Turbos in order to match forthcoming legislations.

The V12 engine will still continue at BMW because it will still be required for the 7er - A G12 760Li will be available as will V12 replacements for the Rolls-Royce Ghost and additional models.

And then this is going to happen.
Helped along by emission busting FWD cars , BMWi and lower emissions throughout the portfolio. BMW will be in position to launch a model like this.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...er-2017-scoop/

A mix of aluminium and Carbon Fibre.

A V-16 oil tanker is cool and all. Honestly though, I'd rather have BMW lose money on a relatively inexpensive lightweight, RWD, roadster that actually drives like a sports car should.

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