Is there a BMW with a V16?
This One-off 1987 BMW 7-series “Goldfisch” Has Bugatti-type 16-cylinder Engine And A Rear Radiator. Ever heard of one-off V16-powered 1987 BMW 750iL “Goldfisch”? BMW’s aim to create a high-performance luxury car that could rival those from Mercedes led to the creation of this one-off BMW 750iL “Goldfish back in 1987. The concept car was a E32-generation 7 Series in disguise, but with a massive V16 engine that was specially designed to pump more power out.What Happened To The Sixteen-Cylinder BMW Engine? The Goldfisch concept car and the V16 engine would never amount to much. The Goldfisch car and engine were put through the ringer, with its performance capabilities amounting to a six-second 0-62 mph sprint and a top speed of 175 mph.
How much horsepower does a BMW V16 have?
On the dyno, the new V16 developed 408 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 461 lb-ft of torque nice and low down at 3,900 rpm. Is V16 better than V8? V16 is better than V8 in terms of HP, torque, and top speed but it’s not available in the market now.V12 engines generally produce higher power output and torque compared to V6 engines due to their larger displacement and increased number of cylinders.