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Originally Posted by ynguldyn
However unlikely it may seem, I see all F30 LCI versions transitioning to B-series engines in Europe, but the US versions are B48 in 320i, N20/26 in 328i, and B58 in 335i.
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I guess we'll see. My bet is still that if the N20 is still used for some models then it will be so for those models everywhere they are sold.
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Because that's what I see. 335i LCI - B58B30M0, M135i LCI - N55B30O0. I'm not saying there won't be B58B30O0 or T0, I just don't see them yet, even though the list is full of various other LCIs. Only B58B30M0 in 335i LCI and G11/12 740i.
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Fair enough. I'm sure you are aware that engines can change up at any time, not just at model introduction or LCI. So, even if things start that way, it doesn't mean they'll be that way for the whole run.
Interesting information, thanks for sharing. Like the VIN database information (remember the 415hp F82?), its obviously all tentative and subject to change as I'm sure you know since you said:
"- Can you tell me which of these models will come to market, and which ones we'll never see?
- No."
I am not dismissing this of course. Certainly the general engine and model codes are sound. It's a good reference point and certainly something to keep an eye on. So again, thanks for posting.