In a message dated 99-04-06 02:56:19 EDT, you write: << Except the U.S., right? I don't see U.S. M3's 240bhp rating changing. I suppose the M5 may come here unmolested. >> The New M3 will debut probably in 2001. The old M3 (current car) does not have the double Vanos engine, droping horsepower to 240 from 321. The M5 is the first to have the "world" engine. Later! Carter j Kwattro@aol.com