Poll: Are you ready for 4-cylinder BMWs?

Posted: Oct 13, 2008
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BMW has already confirmed that it will introduce 4-cylinder engines into the U.S. The last time it made that move with the 1998 318Ti it failed miserably – so much so that BMW executives were embarrassed to discuss the car.

Well now BMW is coming back and according to Jim O”Donnell, CEO of BMW North America, the new 4-cylinder engines will deliver better performance (with turbochargers), lower emissions and better fuel-economy than the current 6-cylinders. We should see the 4-cylinders in late 2011. Majority of them will be fitted into the 3-Series and 1-Series and a few may even find their way into the 5-Series.

Of course, the main question will be how BMW markets them and if American drivers will pay $35,000-plus for premium sedans with 4-cylinders.

Let us know what you think in the comments section below or by simply voting in the poll below.

 

Source: BusinessWeek


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  • http://indianautosblog.com indianautosblog.com

    a 4-cylinder with turbo= engine with performance of a V6 sans emissions and fuel consumption of V6. A definite hi-5.

  • Investor

    I'm ready for a BMW 4-cylinder car. But BMW has to price it right this time. It can't be more than $35 that the twin-turbo V6 engine in the 135i car. If it's a twin-turbo 4-cylinder engine car, it should be less (around $30K – $32K).

    BMW out-priced the 1 series from the market, and is now complaining that the 1 series did not do as well in the North America's market. They need to price the cars more appropriately next time.

  • http://egmcartech.com Honda Formula1

    can u imagine? there are idiots out there who don't consider good/great cars equipped w/ 4 bangers? wow, cylinder counting. dumb car buying equals to dumb car drivers.

  • Antonio Delgado

    Even better get a 2.0 4 cylinder by turbo diesel with Apx 50mpg. Then we are talking!!!

  • Bobmarley

    4 cyl will can be a great but if they dont price it right they will screw themselves. I think they will have a lot of competition from Evos and WRX's

  • Antonio Delgado

    Even better get a 2.0 4 cylinder by turbo diesel with Apx 50mpg. Then we are talking!!!

  • Bobmarley

    4 cyl will can be a great but if they dont price it right they will screw themselves. I think they will have a lot of competition from Evos and WRX's