Re: GTI VS. M3 Race

[Bob <rmalinka@spec.net>]

Bryan Billings wrote:
> 
> That came right from BMW USA web site so if its wrong I don't know what
> to tell you.  But it definatley is a 3.2L
> 
> Bryan Billings
> 
> Mark Klaus Radelow wrote:
> >
> > I don't believe the current M3 has Variable Valve Timing...Only the Euro Spec M3
> > does.  (As well as individual throttle's for each cylinder)
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > Bryan Billings wrote:
> >
> > > You all are killin. M3 COUPE: 3.2L I-6 DOHC SMPI variable valve timing
> > > 24-valve engine. 240bhp  Only the 328 and the Z3 2.8 have the 2.8.
> > >
> > > Bryan Billings
> > >
> > > Bob wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Dave A. wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Anyway I'm not too proud of myself, I'm guessing those 325i's only have
> > > > > > a 4 cyl.under the hood and the other guy had a passenger while I was
> > > > > > solo, still it's always fun surprising people with my GTI ........
> > > > >
> > > > > Actually, it has a 2.5L V6!  The 318 is the 4cyl. version.
> > > > > So maybe you should be a *little* more proud :)
> > > > >
> > > > > -Dave
> > > >
> > > > I'm afraid not Dave,  the BMW 2.5 is a velvetly smooth inline 6. All the
> > > > BMW 6's are inline including the 2.8 in the M3.
> > > >
> > > > Bob


your right Bryan, I stand corrected it is a 3.2 I-6 as of last year, however,
before 97 it was 2.8 I-6.

Bob