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Originally Posted by Tomsriv
Porsche did put a V8 in their 928 though. I would rather have a V8 because they run smoother. The torque comes on a lot smoother in a V8 and they just sound a whole lot better than any other engine. V10's sound terrible.
The main reason I would want a heavier less powerful engine is because its a lot easier to modify, and cheaper to build/buy a simple large engine than it is to modify a high tech small engine. Its an American philosophy but I would like to apply it to a BMW where you get great handling and braking, etc too. I'm glad to hear the current gen is getting a V8.
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I understand what you are saying, but a big part of why BMWs handle so well is because of the weight distribution. A big V8 would ruin that in a E46. The car was really designed for an I6 (which I think is smoother then many of the V8 cars I've driven).
There have however been interesting swaps into the 3-series. An LS1 has found its way into BMWs before (with a fair amount of pain and suffering).
Who says V10s sound bad?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=d1pLdr_Bg8s