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Old 05-24-2008, 12:22 PM
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Default what's the 'better' engine? M3 V8 or 335 I6 turbo?

I'm curious what people think and why.

The V8 should be better (more costly) it has good TQ, engine response and extra rev range. But the many people love the turbo which could be turned into a monster.

As a side question, why have Ferrari gone with the NA engines without exception? I know F40s and GTOs were turbo. Likely Ferrari could pull it off if it's the better method but they are sticking with high RPMs NA.

Porsche seems to hedge their bets with NA and FI
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8400 rpms sound appealing to me!
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Originally Posted by rai,May 24 2008, 12:22 PM
I'm curious what people think and why.

The V8 should be better (more costly) it has good TQ, engine response and extra rev range. But the many people love the turbo which could be turned into a monster.

As a side question, why have Ferrari gone with the NA engines without exception? I know F40s and GTOs were turbo. Likely Ferrari could pull it off if it's the better method but they are sticking with high RPMs NA.

Porsche seems to hedge their bets with NA and FI
They had turbos when Formula One cars were turbocharged (Turbo era), and Ferrari usually builds their cars to reflect the current technology that's used in their cars, such as their Superfast and E-diff.
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Well considering rising gas prices I'd have to say turbo 6,still great performance but decent gas mileage.
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Originally Posted by archtop,May 24 2008, 01:12 PM
Well considering rising gas prices I'd have to say turbo 6,still great performance but decent gas mileage.
Thats my thinking as well. Sure 8400 rpm V8 sounds sexy but the Turbo 6 has just as much torque, little to no turbo lag, and the potential to make 400+ hp easily. Take into account the better gas mileage in stock form, I have to lean towards it.
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v8 at old gas prices, i6 turbo for today.
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Maybe if that V8 had a little more balls. I would go with the TT 6. That 6 has little to no turbo lag and makes more tq down low. Whenever I think BMW, I6 is just what comes to mind.
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For a DD, the TT I6 would be great. For a weekend / toy car, the V8 sounds like a better ticket.
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chip the 335i and it can take the m3 easily =D
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The V8 sounds awesome and is definitely probably a more 'exciting' engine to drive. The I6TT is probably the better overall engine from a performance/fuel economy/modified performance potential/cost standpoint.


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