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Originally Posted by V-Eight
Through the lines Flasch says that it's not secure that the v8 will live over the current lineup.....as the straight six is the flasgship iconic engine for BMW M, so....if there will be an ICE enegine to kill...it will be probably my beloved v8.
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At this point it would require a major change in direction for the V8 to end after the current generation of vehicles. It has been widely reported (and has been a poorly kept secret) that BMW is readying an S68 V8 hybrid setup with ~750hp. This is expected to make its debut in the XM, and will no doubt make an appearance in the next M5 as well. After that, things do get murkier, but it may very well also power the next 8 Series (should it return, which is still possible in Gran Coupe form) and the next X5/X6 M.
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We have another confirmation too......the M3/4 will be the last pure ICE, and they will receive an hybrid module in the next few years....(LCI???)
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There's no chance for a change that major during the lifespan of the current G8x generation.
But yes, the next generation 3/4 Series and M3/M4 are rumored to usher in the Neue Klasse architecture which is BEV / PHEV only.