Is V.s I

[bluee36e36]

why does the 325is weight more than the 325i?

[bluee36e36]

sorry about the dubble entry, didn't mean too; my bad!

[EuroBeem]

yeah ive also wanted to know if the "is" weighs more then the "i" ?????

[Ding]

they are pretty damn close in weight not enough to make a real big deal, just get what you need 2 door or 4, but the Is could and probably does have a sport package, which is cool, and it has a longer engine bay

[B_w.]

i think it has to do with the extra material required to strengthen the vehicle in the case of role over. more is needed to make it strong.

[theogill]

My understaning is that the IS does not come with sport ackage unless ordered so.

[Ding]

Originally posted by theogill@Nov 11 2004, 12:27 AM
My understaning is that the IS does not come with sport ackage unless ordered so.

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your right, but your alot more likely to find a is with one

[Diabolic]

Originally posted by bluee36e36@Nov 11 2004, 05:37 AM
why does the 325is weight more than the 325i?

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thats because the chassis is made stiffer and sportier to support pressure on corners and keep a good handling.

[Autotechnica]

Originally posted by Diabolic+Nov 11 2004, 09:30 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Diabolic @ Nov 11 2004, 09:30 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-bluee36e36@Nov 11 2004, 05:37 AM
why does the 325is weight more than the 325i?

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thats because the chassis is made stiffer and sportier to support pressure on corners and keep a good handling.

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The doors and the reinforcement needed for the doors and roof are make the "is" heavier. Probaly 80-100lbs difference.

On a side note, the "i" has the stiffer chassis, it has a higher roof line and frame around the windows.

[kindtree]

The "i" is a four door. The "is" is a two door. And the sport package is an option available for both.

[illwasteyou]

its because 'is' has 1 more letter than 'i'

[dutchbmw]

They are the same weight here, don't know why but it is.

[RedlinedRU]

Then why the hell do they put IS on it if it doesn't have the sport package? Just cause its' a 2 door?

IS-----injected sport.....WTF?

[///M Dream]

officially, s stands for sport so my opinion is that its probably a coupe with some sporty modifications

[xorbital0]

My understanding when i bought the damn thing was is means sport package,

Dosen't it have to to with the Manual/auto shifter?
3-Sport Program??
or is that on every car?