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[JamesV6CDX]

Tonight on an empty dual carriageway i had just joined from a roundabout, i had a T plate 328 tailgaiting very close. I thought 'we'll soon sort you out' and hit the sport mode.

I am gutted to say that from 30 to 80mph (at which point i levelled off my speed) the BMW stuck to my bumper like glue, easily gaining on me before speeding off into the distance, grinning, like i was stood still

maybe she is still not running at full potential. I need to drive another and compare.

[cem_devecioglu]

you hit the sport mode, so I guess yours is auto..

an 328 manual (193 hp as stock E36, E46 ) easily beat 330 auto (231 hp as stock E46)..  so no worries imo..

also it can be modded in every way..   so dont think you are slow

[Teebee]

I agree you're being overly harsh on the mig if you had said 318 yes then you would have reason to worry.

[Del Boy]

The Omega is also quite a bit heavier bear that in mind, auto box slows it down some, and 328i's were very quick in their day and still are, but a 3.2 manual would've been a different story 

[cem_devecioglu]

328 E46

Auto 0-60    6.9 and quarter mile  15.2.
manual 0-60    6.2 and quarter mile  14.7

[Omega_Dan]

328 E46

Auto 0-60    6.9 and quarter mile  15.2.
manual 0-60    6.2 and quarter mile  14.7

Didnt realise they were as quick as that. was thinking around the 7 second mark for the manual.

[Del Boy]

According to BMW the 328i was 6.8 for the manual and 7.8 for the auto  :-?

[cem_devecioglu]

According to BMW the 328i was 6.8 for the manual and 7.8 for the auto  :-?

there are various resources on the net.. but I know they are well below 7 secs.. as one mechanic friend buys and sells them frequently.. 

ps : also specs change according to region due to emission standards etc..

[TheBoy]

Yeah, a manual 328 should beat an auto 3.2 Omega.

As well as the loses in the autobox, for a wide speed range, the auto gears are too long for those sorts of silly beggers.

[cem_devecioglu]

Yeah, a manual 328 should beat an auto 3.2 Omega.

As well as the loses in the autobox, for a wide speed range, the auto gears are too long for those sorts of silly beggers.

yep.. but a manual 3.2 with some mods!! can really surprise people..   

[Del Boy]

Shame the Omega never had a 5 speed auto fitted really, would've made a hell of a difference 

[cem_devecioglu]

Shame the Omega never had a 5 speed auto fitted really, would've made a hell of a difference 

not with a gm autobox thats sure..  but if its from ZF things will be really diferent imo..

[TheBoy]

Yeah, a manual 328 should beat an auto 3.2 Omega.

As well as the loses in the autobox, for a wide speed range, the auto gears are too long for those sorts of silly beggers.

yep.. but a manual 3.2 with some mods!! can really surprise people..   

Yeah, the plod ones, esp with LSD (lowers gearing) is a hell of a beast for acceleration, if you can keep traction, and don't destroy the clutch in the process...

[twiglet]

Tonight on an empty dual carriageway i had just joined from a roundabout, i had a T plate 328 tailgaiting very close. I thought 'we'll soon sort you out' and hit the sport mode.

I am gutted to say that from 30 to 80mph (at which point i levelled off my speed) the BMW stuck to my bumper like glue, easily gaining on me before speeding off into the distance, grinning, like i was stood still

maybe she is still not running at full potential. I need to drive another and compare.

On a T plate would make it an E36 328.

Back in the day my mate had a E36 325 convertible, and that went the the proverbial!!! I'd be surprised if even a manual 3.2 mig would keep pace with a 328!  :-/

[serek]

e36 328i its faster then omega 3.2 manual
not much but faster
328 - 1250kgs , 192ph and 280nm
0mega 3.2 - 1700kgs, 218ps and 290nm