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      01-08-2009, 04:06 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Driver72 View Post
I wouldn't think so.
I would think it's just a "pumped up" and updated version of the engine that's in the 328i.
But I could be wrong, since they've kept the "old" 330i engine in the X3 (but rated at 265 hp their instead of 255 hp like in the 06 330i).

I would think BMW would want to drop that engine and just put in the 328i's engine in both the Z4 and X3 as base engines and offer a detuned version of the N54's 3.0 TT engine (rated at say 275 hp) in the X3.
I know that the 2006 325i was a detuned version of the 255hp 330i engine. I suspect the 328i engine is also the same they just bumped the horsepower through better intake/exhaust or software etc. to remain competitive. The 3.0 Z4 has to be the 255hp 330i engine. 2006 330i was the debut of that engine which doesn't make it so "old". Isn't that the same exact engine as a carryover from the previous gen Z4 anyway??
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