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Discussion in 'Other German' started by Scuderia_Ferrari, Nov 5, 2011.

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  1. Scuderia_Ferrari

    Scuderia_Ferrari Formula Junior

    Sep 13, 2004
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    #1 Scuderia_Ferrari, Nov 5, 2011
    Hey guys. I remember reading somewhere that the BMW 318's of the early 1990's were the only production BMW's to not use a BMW-made engine - they outsourced the 4-cylinder from another company.

    Can't find anything on this now, can anyone confirm or deny?
     
  2. BlueBiturbo

    BlueBiturbo F1 Rookie

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    #2 BlueBiturbo, Nov 5, 2011
    I think that is false.
    There were tons of 318s down here during that time and nobody mentioned that story.
     
  3. Kds

    Kds F1 World Champ

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    #3 Kds, Nov 5, 2011
    Last edited: Nov 5, 2011
    I sold those for the BMW dealer when they were new.

    The block and head were patterned from the 1986-1992 (E30) M3. Definitely BMW factory stuff......
     
  4. Bimmerista

    Bimmerista Formula 3

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    #4 Bimmerista, Nov 6, 2011
    Its false, the 1991 318i/is has a M42 DOHC motor that is 100% BMW. Its the most modern motor in the e30 chassis cars.

    The e36 cars have a M44 motor.
     
  5. Scuderia_Ferrari

    Scuderia_Ferrari Formula Junior

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    #5 Scuderia_Ferrari, Nov 6, 2011
    Thanks guys.
     

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