because BMW have taken a lot of compromises. they invested in a long front end, RWD, and tilted the engine so it could would have a lower profile. so they have a smooth engine in a sporty layout, but they can't use that engine for a FWD layout and they can't use that chassis for a FWD layout
Why aren't inline 6s more common in modern sports/pony cars? They just seem so perfect
Jordan James
Jacob Nelson
Yeah this. Ford uses V6 because they like to turn their engines 90 degrees and put them in their SUVs/crossovers. For example the 3.5 and 2.7 ecoboost is mounted transverse in the explorer and longitudinally in the F150. Neither are sports cars but you get the point. Maybe a better example would be the FoRS and ecoboost mustang
Thomas Cruz
i dont see how long front and rwd is a compromise
all bimmers have a low cog and 50/50 weight balance, that is the best you can get for a f/r car
Hunter White
sex
Kayden Mitchell
because not everyone wants an expensive RWD car. most people look for a FWD car that is cheaper
Nathaniel Cox
thats why bmw uses their mini platforms for shitboxes
Oliver Baker
idk if you could call a mini a shitbox. they're pretty fun to drive
Joseph Rivera
And that FR configuration works even better with a shorter, more centralised mass V6.
Jonathan Perry
My nigga
God's gift to mankind coming through
Aaron Reed
Is this some sort of prank?
I mean VR5? Seriously?
There is a reason they don't make them any-more, user. They have shit efficiency and even with DOHC and 20 valves they only managed to get 168 hp and 220 nm (162 lb ft., I assume you're a yank since you have absolutely no idea how absolute shit that VAG piece of garbage is) out of them. Which is nothing more than appalling for a 2.3 litre 5 cylinder.