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    Posted: 16-October-2003 at 21:24
We have an E39 523i (Manual) which is a 2.5 litres. At about 70mph its revving at nearly 3000rpms. Is this correct? We also own a E36 323i Coupe Auto (also 2.5 litres) which revs at just under 2000rpms for the same speed.

Shouldnt the E39 be revving at the same being a big engine?
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Points: 841 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20-October-2003 at 10:21
I'll check on the way home today when I get her out on the motorway but sounds about right.
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Points: 841 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20-October-2003 at 20:08

Originally posted by Xeus Xeus wrote:

We have an E39 523i (Manual) which is a 2.5 litres. At about 70mph its revving at nearly 3000rpms. Is this correct? We also own a E36 323i Coupe Auto (also 2.5 litres) which revs at just under 2000rpms for the same speed.

Shouldnt the E39 be revving at the same being a big engine?

 

I got 2800 rpms at 70mph in 5th gear.  Mines a 97 E39 523i Manual.

I would suspect the gear ratio on the 323 auto is different.



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