M30 - low efficiency; why?
Anyone have an answer as to why the M30 is so much less efficient (or so it seems) than other engines?
Maybe it's just me...as I think about it.
E34's that tend to get better mileage:
M60 - 3 liter; smaller engine
M52 - 2.5 liter; smaller engine
M20 - 2.5 liter; smaller engine
E34's that tend to get similar or worse mileage
M60 - 4 liter; bigger engine
Of course, a M30 car tends to be heavier than the smaller engine E34s. That counts for something.
A M30 car also is running older technology than most with 2 valves per cylinder, static cam timing and an older style fuel management system. What does that cost you in efficiency?
Just curious as to the real reasons that the beloved 3.5L engine seems to be such the gas hog. Or...maybe it's just perception.
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