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      01-18-2011, 10:20 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer View Post
Just sad to see the NA I6 being replaced. Its was such a huge part of BMWs history.

Power delivery was always so silky and smooth, no other engine could compare when it came to that. IMO
I submit that the Jaguar DOHC 6 (3.4-4.2L) was as smooth. That engine in the XJ6 was silky smooth. BMWs of course just as smooth.

I too would lament the disappearance of the 6. Inline 4 engines are not as balanced. Unless some magical balancing act has been discovered.

My 2.3 L 4 cyl E30 M3 was a buzz bomb. I prayed for the BMW in line 6. Prayers were answered in the 3.0 L DOHC 6 cyl, E36 M3. Smooth as a babies button.
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