E85 Facelift Question

[AntStark]

Been looking at E85s (again) ..noticed a few state they are facelift models. Does anyone know when that happened and what changed or was fixed from pre-facelift cars ?
Thnx

 

[Paul Rice]

2006 Facelift plus Coupe introduced
Interior changes trim dash etc
Exterior Front bumper rear lights
Extended range of engines and power out puts

 

[AntStark]

Thanks…other than cosmetics there is no real difference then.

 

[Z Victor 1]

Yes, different engine options. 2.2 dropped , just 2.0 4 pot plus power increase on 'si' models, 2.5 si 218 bhp and 3.0 si 265 bhp.

 

[lucky jim]

Thanks…other than cosmetics there is no real difference then.

also 6 speed g/box

 

[lucky jim]

Yes, different engine options. 2.2 dropped , just 2.0 4 pot plus power increase on 'si' models, 2.5 si 218 bhp and 3.0 si 265 bhp.

also n52 engine straight 6 take a look at this engine on u tube no dip stick for oil no throttle body as such throttle increase by inlet valve agistment

 

[Z Victor 1]

Yes, annoying when they went down that route. I had a 325i saloon with the 218 bhp engine and no dipstick. Loved the car , but it was a pain when it would suddenly say,'add 1 litre oil' and then it was overfilled.