i met this kid with a 98 3 series bmer coupe(non m) he said his car had like 175 horse power but he tops out at 155... he has an m3 transmission in it .... does this make any sense?

he's a retard.

if it'll actually hit 155..which it MIGHT...BMW has it electronically governed.

BMW's with a sport package are limited to 155 cause they include Z rated tires. Others (with V reated tires) are limited to 129.

I dont believe a 323i can do 155mph.

I had a 2000 2.5 Z3 which is lighter than a 3 series.

The the 2.3 and 2.5 were the same engines and were making around 270 in those years and I could barely squeak out an indicated 148 downhill with the lighter car. But BMW speedos are known for reading a bit high in the upper ranges so that's probably more like a real 135-140 downhill.

Due to the horsepower he says he has I suspect he has a 325. I doubt he actually put an M3 transmission in it but I suspect they all used the same 5 speed (since the Euro Ms got a 6 speed and it would make sense for BMW to continue useing parts they already had on the US car).

In contrast my M is still pulling pretty good at 155 and is limited by gearing to around 175.

where the **** you been anyway?

more pics of the Krautmobile.

I want an E36 M3.

well it depends, if he has a chip he can possible hit 155 but it would take forever

its possible

hmm, i find that possibly believable.