BMW wants to keep its ICE engines alive, including straight 6s and V8s, as it anticipates a rocky transition to EVs
BMW execs think that EV sales may slow in the US, but are ready with ICE and Hybrid options. The brand has no plans of killing off their V8s, as customers like the smoothness, sound and feeling. Nevertheless, it remains committed to EVs and has seen positive growth with their current strategy. BMW is ready to strap in as it predicts a rollercoaster ride over the next few years when it comes to electrification.
The big news for fans of big engines is that BMW's V8s will be sticking around, at least for customers in the US and Middle East. There are markets such as the US and Middle East where you cannot replace V8s with inline-six hybrids, said Frank Weber, a board member of BMW, speaking to Automotive News. This is not about performance. They are comparable in terms of acceleration, but customers like the smoothness, sound and feeling of a V8. We will continue to offer V8s.
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