Tau Engine makes 2011 Ward's 10 Best Engine list

[Aquineas]

Interestingly, it's the 5.0L, 427hp version.

 

[equetefue]

interesting to see that they manage to get the 19mpg on their tests drives. So I guess that are so mules driving around

 

[wallymn]

so when can you order a 2011 Genesis with a 5.0? or test drive one......

 

[Dimitry]

You can expect the 5.0 this summer

 

[robthoke]

I wonder if it will arrive with the 8 speed auto transmission with it?

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I need to know the performance numbers for the Genesis with the 5.0 liter engine. I'll be in the market to replace my 335i in a year or so. I'm interested in the Genesis.. I just need to take a good, long test-drive to see if the suspension is okay with me...

 

[elohb]

As to the question of when we can expect to see the 5.0, I find it interesting that the linked articles says: "To be eligible for the competition, each engine must be available in a regular-production U.S.-specification model on sale no later than first-quarter 2011 . . . ." The competition's criteria would suggest we should see the 5.0 available for purchase by no later than March 31, 2011.

 

[Dimitry]

It should do the 0-60 in 5 or less, and have the same suspension as a 10 or 11. A modded 335i would still be faster, but I'd rather much have a loaded Genesis than a modded 335i

Maybe an R-Spec Genesis or Equus in the works, too

 

[robthoke]

Maybe an R-Spec Genesis or Equus in the works, too

If it's more than body parts, it would be worth a look.

 

[Aquineas]

It should do the 0-60 in 5 or less, and have the same suspension as a 10 or 11. A modded 335i would still be faster, but I'd rather much have a loaded Genesis than a modded 335i

Maybe an R-Spec Genesis or Equus in the works, too

I don't think it will do 5 or less 0-60.. I'd put it at 5.1-5.3.

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