RE: 330 CI?

[Dan Woodman <danwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, here's the information that I received from my dealer this morning.

Regarding the new engine, The 3.0L I-6 will have about 225hp (as reported in
Car & Driver).  It will be available for the X5 only, and is a brand-new
engine.  This engine will not be put in to either the 3-series or 5-series
cars.  Both of these lines will continue with the 2.8L six they have now.
Car & Driver had reported that the engine WOULD be in these cars, but at
present, it will not.  At least, for now.  ;-)

Regarding the M3, my dealer has suggested that the first people on the order
list will get their cars by summer.  The stats as reported in Roundel, C &
D, etc., are all basically accurate -- 335-345 hp, 18" wheels, flares, etc.
At present, only the coupe is planned to be offered, however, my rep did
tell me that the letter-writing campaign to get the 4-door over here was
generating a lot of buzz at BMW NA.  He only guessed that pricing would
follow the E36 model, which is to say that the M will likely be 10% - 15%
more than the 328i coupe.

dan woodman
E46 328i due in November

- -----Original Message-----
From: James W. Pacyga [mailto:pacyga@domain.elided]
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 2:54 PM
To: bmw-digest@domain.elided
Subject: 330 CI?


Hi all,

Just wondering.  I heard that Europe might be getting a diesel 3.0 liter
E46.  However, I thought I heard somewhere that there might be a gasoline
version (maybe the 3.0 liter from the X5?) coming down the line...anyone 
here such a rumor?  If so, anyone know when and details?

Also, anyone have any firm date/pricing on the new E46 M3?  I heard spring 
2000 and no pricing info yet...

Jim

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