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B58 engine - the best BMW engine ever made?

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3 months ago· 24 posts
Hot take: the B58 is the best engine BMW has ever made. Better than the S54, S65, or any M engine. Why: - Makes 380hp stock in some applications - Can easily do 500hp+ with bolt-ons - Incredibly reliable - Great fuel economy for the power - Smooth and refined - Responds amazingly to tuning The only downside is it doesnt sound as good as the naturally aspirated M engines. But in terms of overall package, nothing beats it. Fight me.
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3 months ago#1
Hot take but I agree. The B58 is the most complete engine BMW has ever made. Power, efficiency, reliability - it has everything.
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3 months ago#2
S54 sounds better but the B58 is better in every measurable way. I think nostalgia plays a big role in how we rate older engines.
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3 months ago#3
the B58 doesnt have the soul of an S54 or S65 though. those engines had character. the B58 is clinical perfection but lacks emotion
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