BMW Goldfish V16
| BMW Goldfisch V16 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Also called | BMW V16 |
| Production | 1987 |
| Combustion chamber | |
| Configuration | V16 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Output | |
| Power output | 300 kW (408 PS) |
| Torque output | 613 N·m (62,5 kp·m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 310 kg (683 lb) |
The BMW V16 engine known as the project Goldfisch is a SOHC 32-valve V16 6.7 litre prototype automotive piston engine based on BMW M70 V12 engine.
Development started in the late 1980s. The engine was built to demonstrate the maximum potential of the small cylinder displacement engine family. Also, a three cylinder model of the same engine family was made to set a minimum. On July 8th, 1987 the development started and by the beginning of the year 1988 the engine was ready. It was put on dynamometer in January and February 1988. Afterwards, it was installed in a modified long-based BMW 7-series (E32), first driving tests were made in May 1988. On July 7th, 1988 the engine was presented internally within BMW. It was not meant to be put into mass production.
The engine design virtually copies the BMW M70 V12 layout but with 4 more cylinders added.
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