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Old 2nd August 2010, 07:29 PM
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Are there any BMW fans on here and do any of you know how an E30 or E36 2ltr or 2.5 compares weight wise to say a 2ltr zetec or 2.8-9 v6?
I'm weighing up options on a new project but if it means trading handling for power I'll stay with ford units.
Hi guys,

the M20 2.5 (E30 3 series) weight approx 117kg, 170bhp

the M50 2.4 DOHC (E36 3 series) weight approx 136kgs, 192bhp

Don't know the weights of zetecs I'm afraid.
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