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INEOS Automotive has announced plans to potentially build a more powerful V8 version of the INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster dual-cab pick-up if there is enough demand. The current GM V8 prototype will be replaced by a cleaner and more powerful twin-turbo BMW V8, with the potential to produce at least 390kW/750Nm. The decision to move forward with the V8 program will be influenced by customer interest, with as few as 1000 deposits being needed to proceed. INEOS Automotive CEO Lyn Calder is fully supportive of the V8 program, expressing enthusiasm for the new engine. The company is confident in the longevity of the V8 model despite future emissions regulations, with BMW’s investment in emissions-reducing technology for its engines reducing the risk for INEOS. The new Grenadier V8 is expected to maintain the off-road capability of the current models and could potentially rival the power output of the Land Rover Defender OCTA.
Brands mentioned: INEOS, BMW, General Motors, Land Rover.
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