IS "350" new engine speculation
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IS "350" new engine speculation
Just curious to hear some speculation on what you feel the engine replacement for the 350 will bring to the table? I know there's been little to no news regarding an actual replacement for the 350, but a lot of people seem to think a new power plant will come sometime during the 3IS production cycle. What are your thoughts on power output? displacement? forced induction? hybrid? MPG?
I'm personally hoping for something around 330-350hp V6 that is NOT a hybrid. The MPG may be great with hybrids, but the added weight I don't like or the feel (or lack thereof) of a CVT transmission. NA, or turbo would be my preference.
My concern is that once the current motors are EOL, the only options are going to be a turbo 4 for the "250" and a hybrid replacement for the "350"
I'm personally hoping for something around 330-350hp V6 that is NOT a hybrid. The MPG may be great with hybrids, but the added weight I don't like or the feel (or lack thereof) of a CVT transmission. NA, or turbo would be my preference.
My concern is that once the current motors are EOL, the only options are going to be a turbo 4 for the "250" and a hybrid replacement for the "350"
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