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Gary Derian <gderian@domain.elided>
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From: Seb <seb@domain.elided>
To: BMW Digest <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 10:48 AM
Subject: Power Loss in M3 SMG 3.2 Litre (321bhp)


> Hi all,
>
> Am new to this forum, Have recently purchased a new M3 SMG 3.2l (321 bhp)
> Performance in the lower RPM range is extremely disappointing.. is this
> normal? performance seems to pick up after about 4500rpm with peak hp at
> 7400rpm. Previous vehicle was a HSV with the Chev LS1 250kw motor. This
> produced most of its power low in the rev range relying heavily on torque
> for the acceleration.  Are the M3 motors normally "peaky" or should the
> power/acceleration be constant form low in the rev range.  Any thoughts
> would be appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Slip
>

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