BMW May Use 4-Cly. Engines To Meet U.S. Fuel Economy Rules

BMW has experimented with four-cylinder models in the U.S. before with limited success. At the time, Americans didn't buy the idea of a luxury-branded car with such a small engine. BMW bailed on the idea along with most other luxury brands with a few exceptions. Now a Bloomberg report says that BMW is reconsidering four-cylinders for the U.S. This time, however, it's not by choice.

The impending fuel economy rules are forcing the automaker's hand as it must raise its corporate average from roughly 26.5mpg to 35.5mph by 2016.  Will American buyers respond any differently this time around? Bloomberg: BMW May Use 4-Cylinder Engines To Meet U.S. Fuel Economy Rules

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BMW May Use 4-Cly. Engines To Meet U.S. Fuel Economy Rules