Re: bmw-digest V9 #482

[Richard Perry <raperry.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Hey Everyone,
> 
>         Why is it that the US received a detuned version of the European M3.......I
> mean, the '96 European M3 had 321hp while our version still had the same 240hp
> even though we both got the same new and better 3.2 inline 6? 321 vs 240 and
> they're the same engine (except or the VANOS). 

And six throttle bodies vs one.

But probably the best reason anyone can think of - COST.

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Richard A. Perry
BMW CCA #145032
Boston Chapter
'97 M3/4
'97 Outback (Great to have with winter coming!)

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