Car and Driver reporting power increase for 2013 550i

Terpinator · 06-24-2012, 10:05 AM

This report from Car and Driver states that the 2013 550i will get the new N63Tu, with the 45 hp and 30 ft lbs of torque.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/bmw-spr...ries-for-2013/

I pray that this is accurate!!!!

Terpinator · 06-24-2012, 10:08 AM

I just saw that this news was already posted in a previous thread. Sorry for the double post.

bubbahead · 06-24-2012, 12:19 PM

i believe its for the 550gt...

delvek · 06-25-2012, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbahead

i believe its for the 550gt...

+1 ... got to move that thing somehow ...

luvthestck · 06-25-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by delvek

+1 ... got to move that thing somehow ...

In terms of sales or actually moving the vehicle?

Jokes apart I like that vehicle though.That rear seating is a bliss.

delvek · 06-26-2012, 01:29 AM

sales ... I actually like it too, I drove it and it seemed really nice, but would never buy it.

JNoSol · 06-27-2012, 05:14 PM

Hopefully same/better fuel consumption and they fix the oil burning problem.

TheRealOrosie · 07-09-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbahead

i believe its for the 550gt...

I am thinking that BMW is neither confirming or denying the N63TU in the 2013 550i because they don't want potential buyers waiting for the 2013, and not buying up the existing 2012's that are still out there.

Alan l. · 07-09-2012, 01:32 PM

^^ its annoying. this is also the reason why bmwusa still hasn't been updated to show 2013 F10's yet.

Alan

Stonehauler · 07-09-2012, 03:01 PM

would a vin on the 2013 tell us anything?

JNoSol · 07-10-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terpinator

This report from Car and Driver states that the 2013 550i will get the new N63Tu, with the 45 hp and 30 ft lbs of torque.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/bmw-spr...ries-for-2013/

I pray that this is accurate!!!!

Only the 750i and 650i are getting the new power house. No change on the F10 for 2013, I asked my sales guy today.

FLOMACKS · 07-12-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by P-TownM3

I am thinking that BMW is neither confirming or denying the N63TU in the 2013 550i because they don't want potential buyers waiting for the 2013, and not buying up the existing 2012's that are still out there.

Hoping your right. A few other sites out there are reporting it. If it's confirmed, I'm putting an order in. If they push it off I'll probably end up test driving the new S6 when it shows up later this year. Then, you know, things happen.....

TheRealOrosie · 07-12-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

Only the 750i and 650i are getting the new power house. No change on the F10 for 2013, I asked my sales guy today.

I don't think your salesman is the best source of information. We know that the 550GT is getting the engine as well.

Stonehauler · 07-12-2012, 01:08 PM

I think at this time, the only thing we can do is wait. I think that the power boost was a misunderstanding by someone. I hope it's true, but I doubt it.

When I get my 550 (currently at the docks in Germany waiting on a boat), I will post my findings.

bubbahead · 07-13-2012, 01:50 AM

Well the 2013 Canada product guide for the f10 5-series sedan states the 550ix engine code is 'N63B44'.....which is what the 2011-2012 have.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716905

Bill Yankee Fan · 09-03-2012, 02:20 PM

I ordered a 2013 550ix and it arrived at the dealership on Friday. It has the new BMW Valvetronic and TwinPower Turbo engine. The window sticker doesn't show the horsepower number, but it does show in the standard equipment the valvetronic engine. Also, different from last year's model is that the EPA mileage figures are 15 city; 24 Highway; combined 19. Last year the sticker showed 15/20. The salesman stated that it is the same engine that is going in the 650i. This should settle all doubts about the new engine in the 550's.

gtron · 09-03-2012, 02:29 PM

does it say n63?

Richard Cranium · 09-03-2012, 03:06 PM

Here is another collaborating article...
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar131408.html

bubbahead · 09-03-2012, 03:52 PM

Tell him to put it in writing or show you BMW spec sheet. If its not the increased hp, tell him you will cxl order. See what he says then....

Richard Cranium · 09-03-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

Only the 750i and 650i are getting the new power house. No change on the F10 for 2013, I asked my sales guy today.

Lemme guess, he's trying to sell you at 2012......

Sharon535 · 09-03-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Town550i

I am thinking that BMW is neither confirming or denying the N63TU in the 2013 550i because they don't want potential buyers waiting for the 2013, and not buying up the existing 2012's that are still out there.

Yeah! I said that in another thread and was shot down in flames!

Jeff J · 09-04-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Yankee Fan

I ordered a 2013 550ix and it arrived at the dealership on Friday....the EPA mileage figures are 15 city; 24 Highway; combined 19. Last year the sticker showed 15/20.

With that being the case, I assume the car did not have a Gas Guzzler Tax? BMWUSA.com was showing the 2013 550i with a $1000 GGT for a while...

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