How to tell difference between Euro Spec 95 M3 and US

[E36BimmerFan]

I need the above question answered lol. Is there a clear cut way to tell the difference visually. Guy around me selling a 95 M. Hes the second owner claiming first owner had it brought over from Germany. I am awaiting vin to check into further.

Thank you for any help you could give

Mike

[slocar]

Post the last 7 digits of the VIN when you get it and we'll tell you ... that or take a look at this:

euro motor:
http://rtsauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/s50b32-300x226.jpg

us motor:
http://www.data.bmrparts.com/qimages/A527957_1045432_1.jpg

[E36BimmerFan]

Oh wow thats painfully obvious lol thanks man i appreciate the quick response. So im assuming i ahould jump on deal if it is truly euro spec?

Needs a headliner and door panels though :/

How easy is it to find cold air for the euro motor?

[slocar]

Not that hard ... I think Cosmos Racing or whoever makes intakes has one for it ... or worst case scenario you buy one from Germany or somewhere.

ps. Yes, jump on it if real euro ... but I have a feeling all it is is a US spec car that was originally sold overseas (and yes there were those).

[tubbs76]

from mem, euro spec run indipendant throttle bodies, US Spec dont. U guys run the same intake manifold as our 325's from mem..

[fahdyehia628]

Euro 1995 M3 engine
http://www.kolbercrank.com/Fotos/s50euroengine.jpg


US 1995 M3 engine
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/faq/S50_US.jpg

[tstcbx4v]

easy

euro engine looks really cool

us looks like m50

[Sweetbmwis]

if you wouldnt buy euro spec m3 b/c of a headliner and door panels....your crazy

[E36BimmerFan]

if you wouldnt buy euro spec m3 b/c of a headliner and door panels....your crazy

Its not euro spec so im not crazy anymore lmao

[slocar]

They're still great cars so if the price is right ...


Sent through a teleportation device

[MParallel]

easy

euro engine looks really cool

us looks like m50

Well it is based on an M50 and it still is for 90% an M50.