A lot depends on WHAT euro engine that you are refering to??!!

Starting in 1980's the euro engines got a boost in HP.. those changes happened to the 110.988/989/990 series of engines.
better breathing intakes.

My "stock" blueprinted 1982 280E made 200HP at the rear wheels....

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