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catserfp · 11-20-2009, 04:19 PM

I live at 9,000 ft above sea level (Ecuador). I currently own a 135i. I'm thinking about buying an m3, however I'm afraid the 135i would be faster than the m3 at this altitude, 0-60 is what matters at the end of the day.
A normally aspirated engine would loose aprox. 27% (414hp becomes 302hp) power compared to 15% (300hp becomes 255hp) power for a turbo engine, at this altitude. But still the m3 is heavier + same torque as 135i.
Any comments?
Thanks

11-20-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
catserfp Private 5 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M3-10 / M2-17 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	m3 vs 135i high altitude I live at 9,000 ft above sea level (Ecuador). I currently own a 135i. I'm thinking about buying an m3, however I'm afraid the 135i would be faster than the m3 at this altitude, 0-60 is what matters at the end of the day. A normally aspirated engine would loose aprox. 27% (414hp becomes 302hp) power compared to 15% (300hp becomes 255hp) power for a turbo engine, at this altitude. But still the m3 is heavier + same torque as 135i. Any comments? Thanks
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