3-litre engine's output variation
04-19-2006, 12:14 AM
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On the 530i the NE 52 engine's output is 258bhp (or 255 hp).
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
04-19-2006, 12:27 AM
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There can be many reasons.
I suspect one of the following two. (a) 7 bhp at this engine capacity, can be gained easily, only by rearranging of the exhaust system and engine position. If so, no, you cannot upgrade. (b) publicity stunt. 130i with 265 bhp seems like a baby M. Remember that E46 M3 was only a bit more powerful. Well, not quite, but anyway, 130i is a bomb on wheels and probably they felt that increasing bhp output just a bit, will do the stunt. And I think they succeeded.
I suspect one of the following two. (a) 7 bhp at this engine capacity, can be gained easily, only by rearranging of the exhaust system and engine position. If so, no, you cannot upgrade. (b) publicity stunt. 130i with 265 bhp seems like a baby M. Remember that E46 M3 was only a bit more powerful. Well, not quite, but anyway, 130i is a bomb on wheels and probably they felt that increasing bhp output just a bit, will do the stunt. And I think they succeeded.
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Originally Posted by Voudouris' post='271010' date='Apr 19 2006, 09:14 AM
On the 530i the NE 52 engine's output is 258bhp (or 255 hp).
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
By the way 258PS (Pferdest?rke=Horse Strength) = 255HP (Horse Power) (1PS=0.986hp)
04-19-2006, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='271073' date='Apr 19 2006, 03:29 PM
This has been covered before. The 130i has a shorter (and 'better') intake system and slightly different tune...
By the way 258PS (Pferdest?rke=Horse Strength) = 255HP (Horse Power) (1PS=0.986hp)
By the way 258PS (Pferdest?rke=Horse Strength) = 255HP (Horse Power) (1PS=0.986hp)
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And you should note in the next release of the 3.0 engine in the E92 (3er coupe) they are projecting 272HP.
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Watch out for the 335. BMW STEP students are getting that car in a few weeks to play with in Florida. Yup waaaay earlier than when it'll be released in the US. 
I'll ask my friend to do a write up once he gets to play with it.
I'll ask my friend to do a write up once he gets to play with it.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='271124' date='Apr 19 2006, 10:11 AM
Watch out for the 335. BMW STEP students are getting that car in a few weeks to play with in Florida. Yup waaaay earlier than when it'll be released in the US. I'll ask my friend to do a write up once he gets to play with it.
I'll ask my friend to do a write up once he gets to play with it.
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Originally Posted by Voudouris' post='271010' date='Apr 19 2006, 03:14 AM
On the 530i the NE 52 engine's output is 258bhp (or 255 hp).
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
However, on the 130i and z4 3.0SE its output is 265 bhp (don't know the hp figure).
More importantly, the torque becomes 32kgr instead of 30.
What is the reason for this variation?
Can we have our 530s upgraded?
The engine is detuned for "lower" model.
Check out the hp difference between 525i and 530i. Both use the exact same engine, but the 525 is 215hp, and the 530 is 255hp.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='271087' date='Apr 19 2006, 01:55 PM
And you should note in the next release of the 3.0 engine in the E92 (3er coupe) they are projecting 272HP.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='271164' date='Apr 19 2006, 07:59 AM
Oohh that will be neat. Is there a place we could go and scope them out and get SPY shots of our very own??
I'll ask him to see if you can... "IF" youre close enough to.
