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Re: Weight difference? (archive)
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Posted by johnh on June 06, 2000 at 07:27:34:

In Reply to: Weight difference? posted by James on June 05, 2000 at 21:27:34:

yes, standard block aluminum, M is iron.
i suspect the 3.0 and 2.8 share the same block. as i recall, it is about 50 pounds lighter than the old iron block engine, probably roughly comparable to difference from M engine. M Z3 also weighs more because of bigger brakes, standard power top.

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