[nero1943]

258hp (255 us) vs 265hp
Anybody know what is the excatly is the differnece?
I've driven a 130i and man that thing sounds so good

[E90Fleet]

None what so ever

Only difference is the exhaust

130i is seen a a sporty car whereas the 330i is seen as more a executive car.
So the 130i got a less restrictive exhaust, hence the more power and the louder sound

[nero1943]

yeah that's what I thought. Anybody know the Euro spec of 330i coupe? Looks like it's 272hp??? different engine?

[E90Fleet]

The EU E92 330i wil get the new 200Kw 3.0L Direct injection engine

The engine will only be released in markets that have the correct spec fuel.

[RussianM3_dude]

Not true. "Just the exhaust" would never yield these kind of gains. Especially that both hp AND torque are up. The 130 engine has reworked three stage intake, exhaust fuel map and possibly something else.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by RussianM3_dude

Not true. "Just the exhaust" would never yield these kind of gains. Especially that both hp AND torque are up. The 130 engine has reworked three stage intake, exhaust fuel map and possibly something else.

I can assure you the mechanical parts are 100% the same between the 2, even the 3 stage intake.

Only difference on the frnt is the airfilter housing is shaped slightly differently to fit in the 1 Series enginebay.


I have been assured there are no differences in the engine software aswell.


The difference is only 5Kw and 15nm which is only 2.6% on the Kw and 5% on the Nm

[Daneel]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I can assure you the mechanical parts are 100% the same between the 2, even the 3 stage intake.

Only difference on the frnt is the airfilter housing is shaped slightly differently to fit in the 1 Series enginebay.


I have been assured there are no differences in the engine software aswell.


The difference is only 5Kw and 15nm which is only 2.6% on the Kw and 5% on the Nm

Wow. How do you know all this stuff?

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by Daneel

Wow. How do you know all this stuff?

Cause E90Feet is THE MAN. He is THE technical guru that we all love and admire so much!!!

When Fleet needs advise, he is the first to as as well, so do take note of what Fleet says as he has contacts at BMW.

Cheers Fleet!!!

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by RussianM3_dude

Not true. "Just the exhaust" would never yield these kind of gains. Especially that both hp AND torque are up. The 130 engine has reworked three stage intake, exhaust fuel map and possibly something else.

My technical advisor at my dealer told me the same as Fleet said. He was driving a 130 because he felt the car was one of the best engaging cars he had driven - lots of fun and VERY fast.

No big technical difference at all to the 130 as compared to the 330.

[stressdoc]

This speaks well for the potential effects of aftermarket exhaust systems for the E90.