hanswurst24
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If I'm reading the information on Bimmerpost correctly, 335hp was the power output of the first B58 used for test drives. Output was then increased to something around 350hp (don't know if built into any prototype, but engine unit was tested with this power level by BMW). Now the prototype (Toyota) seems to be powered by 385hp like you said.there were echoes of the lower powered Spec B at 335hp, but it was likely the early testing guise of the 385hp car.
And it seems very likely that the Z4 will also get this engine as its top-level.
Dash card is the entry-level Z4, but that B48 engine version is used in the entry-level Toyota for EU too.that dash card from above shows the lower power level and I had heard 240hp, so now im confused.
EDIT: that dash card is from the Z4 so now makes sense why; pretty sure that's a Z4 only spec.
German source noted 185kW (around 250hp) for the mid-level Toyota. Looking again at Bimmerpost's list of upcoming models the Z4 in mid-level will get the new B48 with increased power output to 255hp.just asked about the 4cyl power level and was met with this response: "who said it is 240hp?"
couldn't get any other information unfortunately
wonder if they increased the power level much like the did on the 6cyl...
Another thing that crossed my mind while reading through BMW engine codes: Anyone heard of the new B58B30O1? This B58 version is rumored to be the updated B58 for 2019 with "close to 400hp" - which might actually be the engine used in the prototypes...
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