BMW 555i to Debut in 2009

Balthazar B Apr 21st, 2008 Link

Any idea where this engine falls on the gas guzzler – greener world continuum?

Michael Apr 21st, 2008 Link

This engine is supposed to get more MPG than the current engine while also producing more HP and ft/lbs. The EPA numbers are obviously not in but do not be surprised if it is a positive 2-3 mpg increase. BMW is very concerned with increasing efficiency and performance at the same time while still offering a V8 for those that want it.

GREG Apr 21st, 2008 Link

I’m a bit uncertain after reading your first paragraph…”This began a bunch of rumors earlier this year that a new 5.5l engine was in the works, we know that is just not in the plans for the 5 at this time”

…you’re saying that the 555i will debut this fall as a 555i–maybe August production/September delivery timeframe? I’ve got a 550i on order for May delivery and this will change things quite a bit.

Any thoughts that the new iDrive pictured on your site will trickle up to the 555i?

BTW…your site is without a doubt the finest of its kind–well done, friend!

Fizz Apr 21st, 2008 Link

I’d love to see the 555i take on a M5…. even though it doesn’t have limited slip the 555i should provide a fairly even matchup if the two cars are to be tested in manual form….even though the 555i doesn’t have a limited slip it has less weight and more torque which should make a world of difference

Michael Apr 21st, 2008 Link

Greg: …you’re saying that the 555i will debut this fall as a 555i–maybe August production/September delivery timeframe? I’ve got a 550i on order for May delivery and this will change things quite a bit. Any thoughts that the new iDrive pictured on your site will trickle up to the 555i? BTW…your site is without a doubt the finest of its kind–well done, friend!

Greg, some sites reported earlier this year (1/08) that the 5 series would see a 5.5l engine. That was just flat out wrong. What we have come to learn is that there will be a 555 using the twin turbo. The launch date is a bit fuzzy but we were originally steered towards this fall(production usually stops each August and picks back up in September for a mid-September launch) The main issue is that the new iDrive is supposed to premier in the new 7 in October so that changes things a bit…. will that be held back until after Paris is the question. What we do know is that there will be a beast of a car in the 555 available in the future and indications are for the fall. Like all things BMW stuff can change at a moments notice so do not let that stop you from a purchase. The current 550i is an amazing vehicle. Thank you for the compliments and we hope we can help you and all the Bimmer lovers out there be well informed in a fact based manner.

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Chris Chao Apr 21st, 2008 Link

It’s too bad this engine didn’t make it into the new E90/E92 M3. One thing I dislike about the new M3 is its low mileage figures. I’m hoping that the dual-clutch 7-speed transmission has slightly better figures so that it can avoid the gas-guzzler tax which the manual 6-speed transmission incurs. The extra torque would be nice at low revs as well, compared to the racy M3’s engine.

-CiaoBoy

illegalprelude Apr 21st, 2008 Link

so im a little confused. Is the 555 going to be a V8 Twin Turbo?

Michael Apr 21st, 2008 Link

illegalprelude: so im a little confused. Is the 555 going to be a V8 Twin Turbo?

Umm…. yeah as it states above, you know that whole part about the turbos in the “V” and all that.

Liam Apr 21st, 2008 Link

Just a housekeeping thing, but you’d have thought BMW would have already trademarked pretty much every possible permuation of 3 digit model codes, such as 555i.

Although, to be even more of a pedant, I wonder how 555 will go in countries where tobacco advertising is banned, haha!

PocoToro Apr 21st, 2008 Link

This would be a great engine for a “baby” Rolls Royce

illegalprelude Apr 22nd, 2008 Link

Umm…. yeah as it states above, you know that whole part about the turbos in the “V” and all that.

oohh. I thought it was replacing the current model that had the TT.. my mistake. Back to ESL classes for me!

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VB Apr 25th, 2008 Link

sb can give me the information of BMW 555i? The tourque or the hp?

Michael Apr 26th, 2008 Link

Should be the same numbers as above.

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