BMW's understated HP numbers

BeeEmDubU · 11-04-2006, 12:09 PM

It's pretty well known that BMW understates its HP numbers so it will perform better than its competitors even though the specs may be similar. What is the approximate real hp figure for the 325i/330i?

Yvette · 11-04-2006, 12:56 PM

are you serious?

BMW F22 · 11-04-2006, 01:08 PM

325- 220hp

330-260hp

just4kickz · 11-04-2006, 01:13 PM

and @ the dyno the 330i gets what 200whp?

NoMods · 11-04-2006, 01:16 PM

if i put a fart can, add racing strips and neons, i say it is about 306 hp

elalona · 11-04-2006, 01:52 PM

if you talk about the HP in BM
you have to take a look at others first
which car with 3.0i give you 231HP then 245 and now 275. this is our spec in gulf. +- 2 HP
look at the MB E320 and 3.2Audi HP
then answer.

Pretender · 11-04-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeEmDubU

It's pretty well known that BMW understates its HP numbers so it will perform better than its competitors even though the specs may be similar. What is the approximate real hp figure for the 325i/330i?

No, they don't understate HP if you check the BHP on these cars again. However, they have low % HP loss transferred to wheels, or in other words high whp. That's it. If you see the dyno on these cars, they never got more crank hp than the spec.

fun2drive · 11-04-2006, 03:38 PM

Remember that BMW specs their engines -0% to +5%. So you will get at least the advertised horsepower...

sdiver68 · 11-04-2006, 04:00 PM

BMW does not usually understate its HP. The 335 is understated due to marketing reasons. Besides efficient drivetrains, BMW's also tend to be lighter and a bit smaller than many of their competitors. Thus, the HP-weight ratio may favor the BMW more so than the HP.

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