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The engineers at BMW envisioned something audacious: a 9-liter V16 engine. This was not merely a theoretical exercise; they built several prototypes and rigorously tested these engines. The results were astonishing, yielding staggering power and torque figures that were far beyond the norms of luxury cars. However, even with such impressive specs, there was a consensus that the V16 was perhaps too extravagant for the standard lineup, and the engines were ultimately shelved.