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EUROPE, JUL 21 – BMW M division ensures its turbocharged inline-six and V8 engines comply with Euro 7 emissions rules without detuning or downsizing, meeting new durability standards of 10 years or 124,000 miles.
- In November 2026, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel said inline-six and V8 engines will survive Euro 7 with no performance loss, confirming they will meet upcoming regulations.
- The regulations demand that BMW M's inline-six and V8 engines remain compliant for 10 years or 124,000 miles, with broader real-world testing across cold starts, stop-and-go traffic, and high-speed driving.
- According to Van Meel, the combustion process has to be improved regarding heat build-up and cooling, while `very interesting` alterations help engines pass Euro 7 standards.
- He asserted that the six-cylinder inline engine is our legacy and the V8 has a long racing history, while emphasizing BMW M's commitment to these engines.
- At a time when many brands reconfigure powertrains for emissions, BMW M’s stance is to keep its inline-six and V8 engines alive with no performance loss, believing they can meet Euro 7 regulations.
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