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Originally Posted by SakhirM4
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Originally Posted by sspade
Interesting. Any idea what the differences were?
The article did not provide much detail at all.
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https://www.carthrottle.com/post/198...m6-test-drive/
While European E28 M5's and E24 M6's received the 282bhp M88/2 motor, the US market got a slightly detuned version. Changes include a double-row timing chain, lower compression ratio, tubular exhaust manifolds (non-equal length), and the addition of a catalytic converter to meet emissions standards. Power on the US spec engine was down to 256bhp (from 282) at 6,500rpm but torque was hardly changed, 243lb-ft (from 251) at 4,500. The S38's distinct calling card was the row of individual throttle bodies for each cylinder, instead of one huge one. All M6's were mated exclusively to a five-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential (although other E24's were available with an automatic.) M6's in the US (sold between 1987-1989) came with a lot of impressive luxury features standard. The rear seat had it's own dedicated A/C system with separate controls and a drink cooler(!), the front seats were highly bolstered power-adjustable heated units, and a premium stereo was standard. |
Not to mention EU Spec E24 Motorsport models were M635CSi (M6 badging was unique to North America and Japan).