still scrambling to get the right information...got a call today from the sales manager at BMW of Riverside and he said there will be two 3.0 liter engines. one rated at 215hp and one rated at 255hp.
ordering starts in about 3 weeks...

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2008 E82 135is JB2 Alpine White / Lemon
2008 E90 335i JB2 Monaco Blue/Grey
2007 E85 M Roadster Black/Black
2006 E60 550 w/ M Kit Silver/Black
2003 E46 M3 SMG w/ VMR V715 19's Blue/Black