🚗BMW's secret project to create a V16 engine for the e327 series.
🔧The engine was developed by Dr. Carlin Longa and his team.
🏭The engine was tested in a gold-colored e32 750i, known as the Goldfish.
💪The V16 engine produced impressive power and performance.
🚫The engine never made it to production due to various reasons.
Why didn't BMW put the V16 engine into production?
—There were concerns about fuel economy, the potential arms race with other manufacturers, and the cannibalization of the existing V12 engine.
What was the performance of the Goldfish V16?
—The Goldfish V16 had a top speed of over 175 mph and could accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 6 seconds.
Where is the Goldfish V16 now?
—The Goldfish V16 is currently displayed in BMW Group's classic museum.
Who was involved in the development of the V16 engine?
—The engine was developed by Dr. Carlin Longa, Hans Peter Weissbart, and AD All Fischer.
What was the technical innovation of the V16 engine?
—The V16 engine required the relocation of the cooling system to the rear of the car, resulting in unique gills on the rear side panels.
00:00In this video, we explore the story behind BMW's secret project to create a V16 engine for the e327 series.
02:58After months of development, the Goldfish V16 was born and achieved impressive performance.
04:52Despite its success, the V16 engine never made it to production due to various reasons.
05:57The Goldfish V16 remains a testament to the technical prowess and talent of the engineers involved.
