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FAQ part 1/10 (!)
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Subject: FAQ part 1/10 (!)
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From: "Rick Kjeldsen" <fcmk@domain.elided>
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Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 17:32:57 -0500
Due to potential digester problems, we had to split the FAQ into
even more pieces! I'll be posting the 10 sections of it slowly over
the next few days.
Enjoy,
rick
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Chapter 1.0: BMW history
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+ Chapter 2.0: BMW models and specs ( chronological order )
<<<< (by Herman:cliofine1@domain.elided) (slightly modified)
** Body/Chassis Designations **
Number/ Year
Variant (Euro) Model Body Style
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114 1967-74 1502/1602/1802/2002 2d sedan
115 1962-64 1500 4d sedan
116 1600 4d sedan
118 1963-? 1800/1800Ti/1800TiSA 4d sedan
120 1966-? 2000/2000Ti/ 4d sedan
2000TiLUX/2000Tii
121 1965-69 2000C/2000CS 2d coupe
E3 2500 - 3.3Li 4d sedan
E6 1600/1800/ 2d coupe/3d hatch
2000/2000/Tii touring
E9 2.5CS - 3.0CSL 2d coupe
E10 2002ti/2002tii 2d coupe
E12 1973-81 5-series 4d sedan
E12/8 1973-81 5-series-see above 4d sedan - South African
E20 1973-74 2002 turbo 2d coupe
E21 1976-82 3-series 2d coupe
E23 1978-86 7-series 4d sedan
E24 1976-89 6-series 2d coupe
E26 1979-80 M1 2d mid-engine coupe
E28 1982-88 5-series 4d sedan
E30 1983-91 3-series 2d coupe/4d sedan/convertible
E30/5 1987-91 3-series 'Touring' 5d wagon
E30/16 1987-91 3-series iX 2d coupe/4d sedan (4WD)
E31 1990- 8-series 2d coupe
E32 1987-94 7-series 4d sedan
E32/2 1987-94 7-series 4d sedan LWB
E34 1989-94 5-series 4d sedan/5d wagon
E36 1992- Current 3-series 4d sedan
E36/2 1992- 3-series see-above 2d coupe/convertible
E36/3 ? 3-series 'Compact' 5d hatch
E36/5 1994- 3-series 'Compact' 3d hatch
E36/6 1994- 3-series 'Touring' 5d wagon
E36/7 1995- 'R1' 2d roadster - U.S. made
E38 1995- New 7-series 4d sedan
E38/2 1995- 7-series 4d sedan LWB
E39 1995- New 5-series 4d sedan
E44 ? Megaron minivan/people carrier
E48/E45 1997? 2-series sedan/hatch/wagon/offroader
(E1 derivative) FWD/Aluminum spaceframe
E49/E46 1998? Next 3-series 4d sedan/2d coupe
Z1 1986-87 plastic-body roadster 2d convertible
Z13 1993 hybrid city car 3d hatch
E1/E2 1992 electric prototypes 3d hatch
Number/ Valvetrain/
Variant Disp. cylinders Body range
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M10 1.8 SOHC-8v/L4 E21
M12/6 2.0 DOHC-16v/L4 Formula 2
M12/7 2.0 DOHC-16v/L4 F2/320i Group 5
M12/9 2.0 DOHC-16v/L4 Turbo 320i Group 5
M13 1.5 DOHC-16v/L4 Turbo Formula 1
M20/B27 2.7 SOHC-8v/L6 ETA E28/E30/E34
M20/B25 2.5 SOHC-8v/L6 E28(?)/E30/E34
M21 2.4 SOHC-8v/L6 Diesel E28/E30/E34/E36
M30 3.0/3.2/3.3/3.5 SOHC-8v/L6 E23/E24/E28/E32
M40 1.6/1.8 SOHC-8v/L4 E30/E36
M42 1.8 DOHC-16v/L4 E30/E34/E36
M50 2.0/2.5 DOHC-24v/L6 E34/E36
M50TU 2.0/2.5 DOHC-24v/L6 w/VANOS E34/E36
M60 (old) 2.0/2.3 SOHC-12v/L6 E12/E21
M60 3.0/4.0 DOHC-48v/V8 E31/E32/E34/E38
M70 5.0/5.4/5.6 SOHC-24v/V12 E31/E32/E38
M80 ??? ???/V6 ???
M88 3.5 DOHC-24v/L6 E26-M1
M88/1 3.5 DOHC-24v/L6 Group 4 (470hp)
M88/2 3.5 DOHC-24v/L6 Group 4 (850hp)
M88/3 3.5 DOHC-24v/L6 E24-early M6
M102 3.2/3.5 SOHC-12v/L6 Turbo E23-745i Turbo
S14 2.3/2.5 DOHC-16v/L4 E30-M3
S38 3.5 DOHC-24v/L6 E28-M5/E24-M6
S50 3.0 DOHC-24v/L6 (VANOS) E36-M3
S50US 3.0 DOHC-24v/L6 (VANOS) E36-M3 U.S. vers.
S70/2 6.1 DOHC-48v/V12 (VANOS) McLaren F1
S80 3.6/3.8 DOHC-24v/L6 E34-M5
Mxx/Byy (xx=engine family; yy=displacement)
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Section 2.1: M3 Evolutions
A: (by smithgb@domain.elided (?))
> I heard that the M3 went through 3 evolutions but that only the first
> evolution made it to the US. Is this true and if it is, what was involved in
> the evolutionary process?
I can't comment on what evolutions went to the US, but I can tell you
that there were actually 2 evolutions of the car over its production
duration.
The first car was known as just the M3. It was not an evolution
model, and produced 200bhp (2.3 litre). It proved highly
successful in touring car racing. It first arrived on the scene in
1986-87. About 10,500 were produced.
In 1989 BMW made the evolution 1 which produced 220 bhp from 2.3
litres. This car again was very succesful in touring car racing.
500 of the evolution 1 were produced.
Finally in 1990 the evolution 2 was made. It was actually known as
the "Sport Evolution", and had been bored and stroked to 2.5
litres. The car produced 238 bhp in road trim , and 365 in race. The
reason for the increase in displacement was that the German Touring
Car Championship allowed a maximum of 2500 cc, hence all
manufacturers took advantage of this rule. 500 Sport Evolutions were
made.
(by garyh@domain.elided)
There was another evolution (I'll look it up tonight) M3 that had a 10k
red line, did 0-60 in ~4.5 sec, active spoilers, (don't remember the 1/4
mile time), and a few other nifty things that went for 100k.
<from perelet@domain.elided (Oleg Perelet)>
As i know 17184 87-92 M3 was produced.
This number includes:
786 convertibles.
330 racing.
600 evolution II models.
I believe 87 models were handmade by 2-3 craftsmen -
one car in 3 weeks.
88 and later only engine was produced by hand,
rest was produced on line.
Everything in new M3 will be produced on production line.
There was some discussion between M factory
and main BMW about the model for this car:
330CSi or M3; design & production was voting for
330CSi marketing for M3.
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Chapter 3.0: BMWNA
Section 3.1: Where do i contact BMW NA ?
A: Contact the "BMW NA Customer Relations Office" at:
BMW of North America Inc.
Customer Assistance Center
P.O.Box: 1227
Westwood NJ 07675-1227
(800)831-1117
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Chapter 4.0: BMWCCA and other clubs
Section 4.1: List of all the BMW chapters in USA
Boston Chapter-BMW CCA
P.O.Box 382
Weston MA 02193-0004
(617)-894-8766
Newsletter: Bimmer
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Section 4.2: Other car clubs and organizations
<this is all printed at the back of each Roundel. will type it
later..>
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Section 4.3: How do i join BMW CCA?
A: (from Aviad Sheinfeld)
To join the BMW Car Club of America (and automatically receive the
Roundel) you may call (800) 878-9292 between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST
with visa or Mastercard. Or you can send name, address, phone
(optional) , BMW model and year (optional) to:
BMW Car Club of America, Inc.
2130 Massachusettes Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140-9850
The cost of membership is $30 until June 30, 1994. After that date
the dues are $35. You may enclose a check in U.S. funds or a Visa or
Mastercard number (include exp. date).
You may indicate your interest(s) in
* Rallies * Coucours
* Autocross * Social
* Maintenance * Model Cars
* Driver Schools * Other ____________
You may also include a member who recommended you with their
membership number (there is no reward in it for the current member)
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+ Section 4.4: Who's Who List
< This list of _mostly_ all List members + DIYERs is maintained by
John Gong:jgong@domain.elided. Send him mail if you would like your
name to be added to this list >
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Chapter 5.0: SECA
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Chapter 6.0: Renting a BMW
Section 6.1: Does any car rental outfit in the US have BMWs?
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Section 6.2: How do i rent a BMW in Europe?
A: (by Steven J. Bernstein: bernstein@domain.elided)
< send mail to Steven for further details >
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Chapter 7.0: Driving Schools
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Chapter 8.0: Related Publications
(by Al Cote:cote@domain.elided)
"Illustrated BMW Buyer's Guide"
by Ken Gross
Motorbooks International
Osceola, Wisc. - 54020
Many pictures and specs on BMWs from the early days to the mid eighties.
Most US cars are shown in the photos. The European ones are mentioned
in the text along with engine and styling differences. This book is a
"must have" reference. Published 1984, $16.95.
"Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management"
by Charles O. Probst, SAE
Robert Bentley Inc., Publishers
1000 Cambridge Ave.
Cambridge, Mass. - 02138
Describes all Bosch fuel injection systems from the first Jetronic
through the new Motronic systems. Includes chapters on diagnosing
problems and performance tuning. Learn about Thermotime switches,
throttle switches, air flow sensors, mass meters, control of air-fuel
ratio, measured and un-measured air. Published 1989, $29.95.
"Sports Car and Competition Driving"
Paul Frere
Robert Bentley Inc., Publishers
1000 Cambridge Ave.
Cambridge, Mass. - 02138
Originally published in 1963. Updated, except for the old photos, in 1992.
Covers your basic driving school topics in exceptional detail. Well done
and easy to read. $17.95.
"Secrets of Solo Racing"
by Henry A. Watts
Loki Publishing Co.
849 Gary Ave.
Sunnyvale Ca. - 94086
Distributed by
Motorbooks International
Osceola, Wisc. - 54020
Probably the best book on driving skills since Frere's "Sports Cars
and Competition Driving." Published 1989, $14.95.
"Bosch Automotive Handbook"
Ulrich Adler, Ed.
Published by:
Robert Bosch GmbH, 1993
Postfach 30 02 20, D-70442 Stuttgart.
Automotive Equipment Business Sector,
Department for Technical Information
Worldwide distribution:
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-001 USA
ISBN 1-56091-372-X
Approved Edition:
Robert Bently, Publishers (see above)
ISBN 0-8376-0330-7
An amazing general automotive encyclopedia. Everything from basic physics
to corrosion theory to engine cooling, vehicle dynamics and electrical
seat adjustment.
<<<<<
Misc manual recomendations
(by: Sam Chien-shin Lin:sam@domain.elided & Tim Rogstad)
For the 2002 and 320's the Haynes books are very good. They are based
upon a complete teardown and rebuild. They are better organized than
Bentley, and have all specs in tabular form in the beginning of each
chapter. However, the British English is a bit difficult to get used
to. Some of them have glossaries. Also, Haynes tends to include
weird euro car information, such as 316's and carbureted 320's, which
some will find handy, and others, confusing.
Haynes also has a terrific Weber manual - a must read for anyone who
is serious about maintaining or tuning Webers - which covers all models
from down drafts to side drafts.