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Re: High revs... (archive)
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Posted by tardis on January 16, 2000 at 22:57:22:

In Reply to: High revs... posted by JT///M3 on January 16, 2000 at 21:14:25:

: Let's remember that the E36 Euro model made 321 hp from only 3.2L of displacement. We're only talking about another 20 hp. I think it's safe to say that BMW can squeeze another 20hp out of a similar engine if they add .2L of displacement.

: -JT///M3

BMW will not use turbo or super charger to get the 3.4L to crank out 340hp. Remember Honda has a 2.0L generating 240hp, they use 4 valve head, tuned exhaust and high rpm. BMW gets 340 with high flow heads (variable 4 value) tuned intake and exhaust manifolds, polished ports and chamber design. Basically racing technology is being applied to the street.

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