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Originally Posted by Mako
I don't understand why they are making this a hybrid. I mean the V8 turbo can be tuned to 700hp on its own without all the added weight of the electric motor.
Just like with the new C63, either go full electric or stick with the combustion only option. Hybrid doesn't make sense.
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The electric motor compensates for low end torque, making the whole package more responsive and they can shove a bigger turbo in thanks to that. Also, EURO7 emissions is very strict and BMW had to move to hybrid to meet it, plus gas mileage with this hybrid is a factor as well. The whole Europe is moving towards hybrid first then full on electric.