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Haven't we all wanted to drive a Euro M? I know I have! I know the extra horses don't make that much of a difference but who the hell couldn't feel an extra 100 HP!!!

Anyway Kyle, I have never seen nor heard of a Euro M in the US. I don't think they're "legal" on the road...emissions or safety restrictions...no?

I don't know why everyone gets into such a fuss over the euro engines. Even though the horspower number is so much higher, in everyday U.S. style driving, this power is not going to play a significant factor. Torque is more important in the way we drive here in the states.

On average days, no U.S. driver maintains a speed of more than 100mph for any extended period of time, so why the concern for that extra top-end grunt? It has been proven time and time again that a U.S. spec car should keep up with a euro spec car to approx. 80-100mph depending on the driver and that's when the extra hp and higher revs gives the euro car the advantage.

Don't get me wrong, I love the thought of six separate throttle bodies buzzing along at a brisk 7000rpm, but I don't think people really understand the benefit of this engine versus our "lowly" 240hp engines.

Just my $0.02 ;-)

Vishal
'97 Dinan S/Cd M3

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