Tech Dept.: The Electric Future of Supercharging

The next BMW M3, due in about two years as a 2014 model, will probably be propelled by an inline-six delivering more power than today?s 414-hp, 4.0-liter V-8. To overcome the loss of two cylinders and a liter or so of displacement, BMW will surely exploit turbocharging?as it has done throughout its lineup?to boost mileage [...]

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