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Re: steering is lighter on '93 also (archive)

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Posted by paul k on December 11, 2000 at 15:21:48:

In Reply to: Re: steering is lighter on '93 also posted by John H on November 22, 2000 at 15:44:52:

Assuming both are US Spec, they are very similar to each other. Major difference, visually, are the turbine wheels (91) versus throwing star (93), aerodynamic mirrors, M dorr handles, and door sillls. Mechanically speaking, 92 models have a 3.73 final drive versus 3.91. Clutch is ligher ont he 93s. In the case of Euro spec car, from '92 on, the engine changed to a 3.8L versus 3.5L (340hp vs. 310). Hope this helped.


Gus has it down except I don't see the 'shadowline trim' mentioned. 91s used chrome around the doors/windows whereas the 'shadowline' is black trim. As noted the major mechanical changes were the 3.73 rear end and the lighter clutch (both of which I don't think I care for, so why did I get a 93....? Never mind, just mumbling to myself....)


On the '91 M5, the level of power steering assist is inversely proportional to engine rpm: whereas on the '93 M5, level of power steering assist is inversely proportional to vehicle road speed.........net result is '91 handling/steering feel tightens up noticeably above ~3000 rpm regardless of which gear you are in and regardless of your vehicle road speed(from personal observation); '93 I've heard the pundits lament the lightness in steering feel because always some power steering assist present up to ? mph.


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