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      06-02-2005, 06:52 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Gnosis
maybe... I think it could be though... remember that there's a BIG difference in required power between 130 and 155!!! Air resistance grows exponentially.... But with a bit of tailwind and a long stretch of road it's worth a try! 160 on the speedo will equal about 155 in real speed....
very very very very true. But just my experience with other bimmers, it should be no problem for the higher powered 3.0l engine. After all, guys were hitting 150mph with their 190hp e36 325i's with a little modification.

the extra gear on the e90 should help too
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