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      04-11-2020, 07:01 PM   #246
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Originally Posted by brissim View Post
Besides the full iDrive 7.0, the other major "under the bonnet" change for the volume seller 530i will be the upgraded B48 engine as used in the G20 330i (and been used in the 630i GT since its launch). Not a big jump in peak power but a significant increase in torque. Should be an even better drive.

Tony
Yes I can see the 530i going from 258 pounds feet of torque to 295 or thereabouts.

With that said, I have driven the G20 330i with the "Improved" B48 and to be honest it doesn't feel substantially faster or torquier compared to the B48 in my 2017 530i.

I would think there could also be a change in gear ratios on the G30 530i LCI.
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