New BMW model designations
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New BMW model designations
From bimmerpost:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1008378
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1008378
All re-engined F3x models will get new designations:
Model name change for the re-engined F3x: 328i (N20) -> 330i (B48), 335i (N55) -> 340i (B58).
4-cyl B48 engine will have 330i/430i designation instead of 328i/428i
6-cyl B58 engine will have 340i/440i designation instead of 335i/435i.
PHEV F30 will come as 330e, not 328e.
Model name change for the re-engined F3x: 328i (N20) -> 330i (B48), 335i (N55) -> 340i (B58).
4-cyl B48 engine will have 330i/430i designation instead of 328i/428i
6-cyl B58 engine will have 340i/440i designation instead of 335i/435i.
PHEV F30 will come as 330e, not 328e.
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car number inflation.
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What happened to the good old days when numbers meant something? I still don't understand LS600h.
Even domestic pickups, F350, GMC 3500, etc. I know what they mean(Half-ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton), but the payloads of the vehicles have all changed since these designations were adopted.
Last edited by FrankReynoldsCPA; 07-15-14 at 02:21 PM.
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The CT was rounded up because no one wants a CT180 well that and Americans have a preception of larger numbers = more power.
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as for the LS600hL - well since it's the flagship sedan it had to have a higher number than the 460. the engine's a 5.0L+electric, but 500 was probably too close in series from 460, so they went with 600. makes sense to me.