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      06-04-2019, 06:03 PM   #98
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Originally Posted by Jorix View Post
Don't forget that X1/X2s are built on a transverse-engine platform, which cannot fit a 6-cylinder engine. So a X1 M35i makes no sense. As an X2 M35i doesn't, but I guess there are people buying it.
Good grief!
The X2 M35i is based on the new 225Kw version of the B48 engine. Some years ago, BMW made it clear that its post-nominals, such as 30i, 35i, 40i etc were no longer indicative as to a particular engine type (3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12...cyls)
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