Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 09:14:52 -0500 From: tom reingold <trn244nopsamnline.net> Subject: Re: I think the turbo is working.
Christian wrote: > Has your 900i had an engine transplant? > > No N/A 16V in '85, not in UK anyway. I found the 16v OK, more refined and > slightly perkier than an 8v, but I had better low down torque with my 8v. > Top speed wasn't much higher either. > > The gearing and aerodynamics of the 900 don't help as the same (130hp) motor > in the 9000 could crack 120.. Are you saying the 9000 has better aerodynamics than the C900? I guess it's not a complete surprise, as it looks smoother and is a much newer design. But oddly, I noticed the 900 had less wind noise. I was able to do a comparison, because for a while, I had a 900, while my wife (who is now my ex-wife) had a 9000. In fact, the 900 had a LOT less wind noise, even with the windows open. How can that be? -- Tom Reingold IT Guy looking for work in NJ or NYC http://whatexit.org/~tommy/resume-func-tlr.html
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