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blee
04-24-2006, 09:19 AM
Apparently the P45 powerplant is being used in this year's WTCC series.

http://www.carpages.co.uk/bmw/bmw-320si-26-11-05.asp

http://gsperformance.com/temp/P45-on-dyno_sm.jpg
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Mr Paddle.Shift
04-24-2006, 12:00 PM
Good link!

I like this especially:

"Engineers have also decided to remove BMW’s patented VALVETRONIC induction system, reverting to a conventional throttle due to the higher engine speeds demanded by a racing engine."