BMW M Will Keep Its Biggest Engines For A ‘Long Time To Come’
BMW's M division has safeguarded the future of the inline-six and V8 by tweaking the engines to comply with the Euro 7 emissions standard.
BMW's M division has safeguarded the future of the inline-six and V8 by tweaking the engines to comply with the Euro 7 emissions standard.
BMW told us G8x models in US production will not receive M Ignite — and would not say when that changes.
The patented pre-chamber system gives the S58 a second spark plug per cylinder, paired with new VTG turbos and higher compression
Dubbed BMW M Ignite, the pre-chamber ignition system helps the S58 engine slash fuel consumption and meet Euro 7 regulations.
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Same displacement, same family — but the S58 borrowed its connecting rods from a V8 and runs three radiators.
We interviewed M boss Frank van Meel and learned the M3 G84 will carry on the inline-six tradition.
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BMW M boss Frank van Meel confirms the inline-six and V8 engines will meet Euro 7 rules with no performance loss—no four-cylinder M5 on the horizon.
Despite recent rumors, BMW won’t use a V6 in the next M3. Instead, expect an updated S58 inline-six with mild-hybrid tech. Here’s what we know.
BMW M confirms another gas-powered M3 is coming, but Euro 7 rules may force hybridization. Could the S58 engine survive with an electric boost?
The next BMW M3 will skip the plug-in hybrid setup seen in the M5, opting instead for a 48V mild-hybrid system. This approach keeps the M3 lightweight and focused on performance while meeting Euro 7 standards. Learn how BMW plans to balance tradition with innovation in the G84 M3.