From digest.v6.n542 Wed Apr 16 21:17:49 1997
From: Choi Chuen Man <3mcmc_at_qlink.queensu.ca>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 18:02:49 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. v.s. Euro M3 Vanos

I had an opportunity to drive a 94 Euro M3 in Canada last year. And this year, the U.S. version came about here also. In my opinion, there really isn't much difference in performance. I have not driven them past 100 mph for long times but I am sure the h.p. difference will be a factor. But street acceleration is THE SAME! The difference is the SOUND! I was astonished by how rough the engine sounded on the U.S. version compared to the euro version. Please, no flame, I know that the U.S. version is much cheaper and practical, and not that the U.S. version doesn't sound good. But man, that infinite vanos and hand made quality is very noticeable!

Matt

Matthew C.M. Choi
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario, CANADA 3mcmc_at_qlink.queensu.ca

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