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      04-30-2021, 05:51 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
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.
I read that the V8 hybrid will be the top engine for only a couple of years at about 750hp. But full BEV will follow as from 25/26 with a combined ~1000hp. Obviously without the V8. Most probably the development budgets for niche market ICE like S68 or S58 are being cut off now or very fast. It's just a cost a manufacturer is not willing to bare for only a projected lifespan of max 10yrs from now.
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