01-29-2013, 03:57 PM
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BMW-addicted
Location: Land O Lakes, FL
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,101
Mein Auto: Not worth mentioning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by solstice
Read up on DIN vs SAE hp. I think that's the difference you observed.
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I'd say that's it.
The E60 M5 was rated 500HP in the US and 507HP in Europe. There seems to be a constant difference of 7HP between the European and US models. If i recall correctly the previous 7-Series V12 was rated at 438HP - and again, 7HP more (445HP) in Germany.
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