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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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are there any differences between the two? i know the motors are different but is there anything the is only available in europe? i can get euro parts in the next week and was just wondering if there is any nice euro mods i can do. thanks
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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545i Same motor 4.4
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Euro : 333 hp
NA: 325 hp

due the cat back exhaust. I think or maybe I am wrong...
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='654601' date='Aug 27 2008, 12:05 AM
545i Same motor 4.4
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Euro : 333 hp
NA: 325 hp

due the cat back exhaust. I think or maybe I am wrong...
In Europe, they don't use bhp (imperial measurement) rating like in the U.S. They use a PS/DIN (metric measurement) rating which is a bit higher... So if the European version is 333hp then the bhp rating should be around 325...
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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the hp are diffrent, the back red reflectors in the bumper.
that all I can think of right now.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='654614' date='Aug 26 2008, 11:32 AM
the hp are diffrent, the back red reflectors in the bumper.
that all I can think of right now.
thanks guys. if you think of anything else just post it.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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There are a lot of options which are not available in the US. Especially colours and different trims.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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front lights in Europe has no orange deflectors...at least it was for pre-LCI cars.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='654784' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:12 PM
There are a lot of options which are not available in the US. Especially colours and different trims.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in Europe there are those options like soft-close doors for the regular e60 and auto mirror fold when engine turns off.
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