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M44 engine: how did they drop the power

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#1 ·
ive been wondering how bmw dropped the power on the m44 engines between the coupe and the compact
the 318is coupe make 140bhp where as the m44 powered compacts makes 115bhp
was it through ecu mods or is it a bit more than that
 
#6 ·
Where did you find this info? As all M44 engines are 140bhp standard. There are subtle ecu differences throughout the years, but not enough to drastically change the power output, especially not down to 115bhp.

The standard M43 1.8 8v engine was has 115 bhp. Are you sure someone hasn't got these mixed up somewhere?
 
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