Re: Why They Didn't Build the Avus (W engines exis

[Kwattro@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-08-10 14:57:21 EDT, you write:

<< Really? What engine is in the current 318 models? ...the 540i?  ...the
740i/iL and 750iL?  ...the 840Ci and 850Ci?  And what does Z3 signify? >>


The Z3 is based on the 3 series platform, loosly.  the 318 started life with
a 1.8, the 1.9 is a bored out version.  The 540I has a 4 liter v8, as does
the 740.  The 750 had a 5 liter v12, although it's 5.4 now right?  Anyways,
what the hell does 4000 signify?  How about 100?  Where did S4 come from?  Is
there an S3?   If you think about and follow history, BMW is most likely the
most consistant, logical naming company.

Carter J
Kwattro@aol.com