'94 320i

Posted by barochoc on Dec 20, 2008

It sounds to me like your clutch is slipping!

Your car would never reach 240Km/h so don't worry about that. In 5th gear at 100Km/h your revs should be only around (approx) 2500-3000rpm.

Either you get your clutch adjusted or it needs replacing.

Test the car with the handbreak on. Put it into 1st gear & give a little rev. No more than 2000rpm should suffice. Ease the clutch pedal out untill you feel it bite. The back of the car should start to move down or possibly pull off. If it doesn't move much or start to pull away or even cut out then your answer is pretty clear!

Let me know how you get on!