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In Reply to: "MZ3" is called the M Roadster by BMW posted by rickp on October 02, 1999 at 23:05:54:
: : First of all, the reason for this post is the recent rumor that the MZ3, M coupe, and possibly E46 M3 will get a more efficiently made version of the current Euro-3.2L engine instead of the 3.4L engine previously mentioned. These are only rumors, but then so is most of the info available on the E46 M3.
: : My point here is that while 320 hp is obviously a big jump from 240, the shape of the power band in the Euro-spec car is very different. There is less low end power and more high end power than the US version. It's my personal opinion, based on my experience and knowledge, that the 80 hp gained from the addition of individual throttle bodies ala the Euro car will do less to improve performance than the extra 20-30 gained from the increase in displacement.
: : While this can be argued either way, as far as overall numbers are concerned, displacement still seems to make a bigger difference than tuning (325 vs 328, big difference, 328 vs 323, smaller difference, 328 vs M3, medium difference).
: : I don't think an E46 M3 with a 3.2L engine will be close to being competitive with the likes of a 911, RS4, Corvette, or NSX. These days, being a "world class sports car" means 1/4 mi times in the low 13s. Heck, a Camaro can outrun an E36 M3 to 100mph and 130mph if driven by an adult (rather than a 16 year old). I want an M3 that can do everything well--handle, accelerate, and brake--and I'm willing to pay for it. That's all I'm ranting about, I mean saying.
: : Mark G
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