Future of the Inline 6?

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Streeter

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On the one hand it's a long engine, not suited to front drive, transverse cars. On the other for improved emissions and economy turbo modular inline sixes are replacing V8s in some cars (BMW), and these engines can be made into inline 4s and 3s!. So will the inline six stay in trucks, or make a comeback with cars?:joystick:

AMC 258 6cyl

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The Ford 300 six cylinder, one of the greatest 6's they ever made.

I use to be able to stand in the engine compartment (feet on the ground)
to change the spark plugs.


 
Ford still uses them in Australia right?? They are very large engines. Is the 3.5 ecoboost better than the 4.0 turbo Barra engine of Australia? Power, economy, reliability?
 
The last 'modern' I-6 in an American vehicle was the Vortec 4200 used in the GM Trailblazer/Envoy/... Etc. I was told it wouldn't meet upcoming emissions. BMW is a different beast. They've always used straight sixes in their cars. I think most car companies want to use the engines in cars and trucks. V6's are the way to go.
 
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