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Marketing is right..Major torque is the 540i(eom) (archive)
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Posted by Ed Todd on April 23, 2000 at 21:09:08:

In Reply to: Re: 5 series:2001 vs 2000 revisited posted by AC on April 23, 2000 at 20:11:19:

: : I read that the 2000 193HP and 206fp of torque will be replaced by a "530" 2001 with 225HP and 214fp of torque:

: : 2 question: what could explain a ~16% increase in HP but marginal torque increase?

: : And knowing that torque is the most important ...what s the point of changing engine?

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: You think "Marketing" might be a factor?... 8f/lb is not earth-shaking. I feel better though, I'm waiting for delivery of a 528 in 3 weeks.



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