(F95/F96) 617 hp in US / 625 hp in Europe: why? + M Driver Package

Consuldean · 02-03-2021, 09:00 AM

I keep reading that there's no particle filter in the North America version of our F95 and F96 which makes the sound of the engine louder... I'm not sure this was actually verified / tested?

But does anyone know why is the amount of HP different between US and EU versions ?

I also know that the cars that come with the M Driver package unlock the max speed to 290km/h.

Anyone know how to unlock that for us that didn't go with that option ?

Ninefourteener · 02-03-2021, 10:15 AM

US and EU measure horsepower differently. They are the same.

Torque is measured in foot pounds in the US, and it differs greatly from Neuton meters used in Europe... but again, they are the same.

"Horsepower" is a term used in both locations, and they numbers are similar....but different parameters apply, hence the small difference.

My M50i (stock) is 523 hp in the US.... but 530 in Europe.

Consuldean · 02-03-2021, 01:03 PM

thanks for the information - I understand now.

Anyone know how to unlock 290km/h as max speed with software ?

xmanpro · 02-03-2021, 02:16 PM

I think this needs to be unlocked in the first 10 hours of use. Could be wrong tho.

YolkyPalky · 02-03-2021, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Consuldean

thanks for the information - I understand now.

Anyone know how to unlock 290km/h as max speed with software ?

155mph just not gettin it done for ya

MrItaly · 02-03-2021, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Consuldean

thanks for the information - I understand now.

Anyone know how to unlock 290km/h as max speed with software ?

Bench flash for now is the only option I'm aware of.

Turbobusa · 02-07-2021, 06:06 PM

I'm interested in this also. I attend go fast events and it would be nice to open it up to 180mph on those airport runways.

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Ninefourteener Major 1362 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i, 2020 Alfa 4C Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: American in Belgium iTrader: (0)	US and EU measure horsepower differently. They are the same. Torque is measured in foot pounds in the US, and it differs greatly from Neuton meters used in Europe... but again, they are the same. "Horsepower" is a term used in both locations, and they numbers are similar....but different parameters apply, hence the small difference. My M50i (stock) is 523 hp in the US.... but 530 in Europe.
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Consuldean Private First Class 79 Rep 194 Posts Drives: BMW 21'' X6MC (F96) Join Date: May 2020 Location: QA iTrader: (0)	thanks for the information - I understand now. Anyone know how to unlock 290km/h as max speed with software ?
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Turbobusa First Lieutenant 155 Rep 306 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (0)	I'm interested in this also. I attend go fast events and it would be nice to open it up to 180mph on those airport runways.
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