AutoSpies.com got 10 minutes of seat time in a prototype BMW 1 series equipped with the new engine. It still has a year of development to be fine tuned but here is the synopsis of AutoSpies' observations:
The GOOD:
- Iconic, BMW sound
- Quick revving motor
- Power is more than adequate
The BAD:
- Chattery, agricultural engine noise at low RPMs
The LOWDOWN:
- The smartest thing BMW could do is utilize this engine in other cars aside from the i8 (1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series)
- BMW's future with this motor is BRIGHT
