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Re: Differences between euro and American M5? (archive)
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Posted by Ed Smith on November 25, 2001 at 22:59:52:

In Reply to: Re: Differences between euro and American M5? posted by Brian on November 24, 2001 at 13:15:04:

You're right. I searched around and the Euro version is 10.5:1.

This is for the Euro engine:





































Number/Variant S38 - 3,5
Valvetrain/Cylinders DOHC-24v / L6
Capacity cc 3453
Bore / stroke mm 93,4 / 84,0
Max power kW/bhp/rpm 210/286/6500
Max torque Nm/lb-ft/rpm 340/250/4500
Compression ratio :1 10,5

Different pistons?


Didn't the euros have a higher compression ratio? 10.5:1 I belive.

I believe the euro car had 286hp. Any other difference besides the bumpers?
Thanks,
Todd





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