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The 6.7-liter V-16, internally referred to as ED-173-1, was pretty much BMW's normal 5.0-liter V-12 enlarged with another four cylinders added to one end. It was first put on a dynamometer in.
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Those side vents are what earned the V16 7 Series its "Goldfish" nickname, as one of the prototypes was gold and the side vents were reminiscent of a fish gills. The massive V16 produced 408.
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The story starts in 1987, when BMW decided to develop a V16 engine that was codenamed "Goldfisch (Goldfish).". The engine was based on the company's existing V12 and had a displacement of 6..
BMW 750iL V16 "Goldfish" Concept 1988 E32 On 8 July 1987… Flickr
The prototype was painted in a dark shade of gold, so it was affectionately nicknamed Goldfish. The series-produced 750iL was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission built by ZF, but the V16-powered prototype used a six-speed manual gearbox borrowed from the 8 Series coupe.
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Dubbed the Goldfisch (yes, it means goldfish), this one-of-a-kind 7-Series featured a 6.6-liter V-16 engine derived from BMW's existing V-12, BMWBlog reported in November. The resulting mill was.
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Gallery: BMW 750iL V16 Goldfish . 7 Photos. The Secret Seven as it was known internally had to be faster and more stable than the most powerful S-Class in the late 1980s - or, at least, this was.
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BMW E32 767i V16 "Goldfish" In the late 1980s, BMW secretly built an experimental super 7 that was powered by a massive V-16 engine. The project was the brainchild of Dr. Karlheinz Lange, the engineer who was in charge of BMW's powertrain department at the time.
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The engine design virtually copies the BMW M70 V12 layout but with 4 more cylinders added. 6,651 cm 3 60°-V16 engine. Cast aluminium block and cylinder heads. SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. Bore and stroke: 84 × 75 mm (3.3 × 3.0 in) Bore spacing: 91 mm (3.6 in) Compression ratio: 8.8:1. Maximum power: 408 PS (300 kW) at 5,200 rpm.
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An audacious experiment that dared to challenge the status quo, the Goldfisch V16 stands as a testament to the passion, ingenuity, and ambition that have long defined BMW's approach to engineering. It is a legend, a myth, a symbol of what might have been - and, in many ways, a reminder of the boundless potential that lies within us all.
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Whereas the original BMW M8 Prototype was awesome and exciting, this other car was silly and hilarious. The car in question is the V16-powered BMW 750iL "Goldfisch" made back in 1987.
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But the massive changes that BMW made to this 7 Series earned it the nickname "Goldfisch," which references the car's perfect-1980s tone of goldish-brown. BMW Blog reports that the "Goldfisch" received a gigantic 6.6-liter V16 under the hood—all this in an engine bay that could barely even fit the range-topping V12 of the time.
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At the heart of the BMW E32 750i Goldfish Prototype lies its most captivating feature—the V16 engine. This 16-cylinder powerplant is a testament to BMW's engineering prowess and ambition. With a configuration that comprises two inline-six engines mated together, the V16 engine was a true marvel of design and innovation.
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The BMW Goldfisch V16 was a prototype engine developed in the late 1980s, aimed at exploring the limits of BMW's small cylinder displacement engine family. Based on the BMW M70 V12 engine, the Goldfisch V16 boasted impressive specs including 408 PS (300 kW) of power and 613 N·m of torque, but weighed in at a hefty 310 kg..
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The Goldfish was BMW's attempt to win what was the start of the power wars. It has a gigantic 16-cylinder engine made by cutting off eight cylinders from two M70 12-cylinder engines. The result.
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V16. Using the 5.0-litre V12 (M70) engine from the 750iL, Fischer and Weisbarth essentially grafted on four extra cylinders to create a V16 monster. This increased displacement to 6.7-litres, and saw the motor produce 308kW of power and 621Nm of torque. For the 80s this was impressive, and the large car was also quick for its day.