New M5
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New M5
Looks like this car can get you into jail very quickly with these numbers...
Powertrain
* New 90-degree V-10 with 507 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque (European measure)
* Redline: 8250 rpm
* One hundred horsepower per liter of displacement
* Double-VANOS variable valve timing
* Electronically controlled throttle butterfly for each cylinder
* MS S65 engine management system features most powerful processors currently approved for use in automobiles
* Seven-speed SMG transmission with steering wheel shift controls
* Twenty percent faster shifts compared with last-generation SMG
* Drivelogic with eleven program options that enable shift characteristics to be tailored to suit the driving situation and the mood—six of these programs can be selected in the sequential manual gearbox mode (S mode)
Chassis
* Aluminum suspension
* Nineteen-inch wheels with performance tires
* Variable M differential lock delivers power to the drive wheel with the most traction even in extreme driving situations
* Dynamic Stability Control
* Electronic Damping Control with three program modes (comfort, normal, sport)
* Perforated compound brake discs
* Aluminum twin-piston brake calipers
Styling
* Modified front spoiler, rear apron, side sills
* Larger wheel arches for bigger wheel and tire package
* More-aerodynamic exterior mirrors
* Four tailpipes
* Exclusive wheels
* Gills incorporated into the front fenders
* Exclusive leather interior with sports seats
* Unique M-style instrument cluster, center console, steering wheel, optional head-up display
Powertrain
* New 90-degree V-10 with 507 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque (European measure)
* Redline: 8250 rpm
* One hundred horsepower per liter of displacement
* Double-VANOS variable valve timing
* Electronically controlled throttle butterfly for each cylinder
* MS S65 engine management system features most powerful processors currently approved for use in automobiles
* Seven-speed SMG transmission with steering wheel shift controls
* Twenty percent faster shifts compared with last-generation SMG
* Drivelogic with eleven program options that enable shift characteristics to be tailored to suit the driving situation and the mood—six of these programs can be selected in the sequential manual gearbox mode (S mode)
Chassis
* Aluminum suspension
* Nineteen-inch wheels with performance tires
* Variable M differential lock delivers power to the drive wheel with the most traction even in extreme driving situations
* Dynamic Stability Control
* Electronic Damping Control with three program modes (comfort, normal, sport)
* Perforated compound brake discs
* Aluminum twin-piston brake calipers
Styling
* Modified front spoiler, rear apron, side sills
* Larger wheel arches for bigger wheel and tire package
* More-aerodynamic exterior mirrors
* Four tailpipes
* Exclusive wheels
* Gills incorporated into the front fenders
* Exclusive leather interior with sports seats
* Unique M-style instrument cluster, center console, steering wheel, optional head-up display
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I wonder how far this super sedan war will go.....i mean, lowest of the three(RS6, E55, &M5(E60)) is the 450hps for the RS6, unless ofcourse if you include the Jag S-type R then it'll be 400hps...highest is this M5 with 500+hps. All of them except the jag could rocket from 0-60 in under 5 sec. Maybe soon Mercedes will come up with something like E65 with 600hps!! who knows. Its unbelievable.
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the cl65 has what, 700+ lb-ft of torque?
this shit is getting ridiculous, there has to be a cap to it at some point.
but, who's complaining? by raising all of these hp #'s, the lower models are in turn also getting higher hp, so you don't really need to shell out 60-70k or more to get a nice 300hp vehicle anymore.
this shit is getting ridiculous, there has to be a cap to it at some point.
but, who's complaining? by raising all of these hp #'s, the lower models are in turn also getting higher hp, so you don't really need to shell out 60-70k or more to get a nice 300hp vehicle anymore.
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Originally Posted by bigsherv
i just soiled my pants
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What your problem is?
Damn, I think I just came.....
This war is getting better and better by the minute..... it is sad that only the europeans are playing..... What has Toyota and Honda got to offer??? Honda bites cause they will never put anything bigger than a v6 in the NSX or RL, and Toyota has pretty much gotten rid of all their big machines....
This war is getting better and better by the minute..... it is sad that only the europeans are playing..... What has Toyota and Honda got to offer??? Honda bites cause they will never put anything bigger than a v6 in the NSX or RL, and Toyota has pretty much gotten rid of all their big machines....
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Ah guys...you can get a 240 HP Honda Faimly sedan that can rocket to 0-60 in 7 seconds... ...how would you feel in stock 3 Series getting beaten by an Accord :fingerfawk: ...any 3 Series people here?
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I agree with many of u about the exterior. Looks ugly...very ugly. I'm just not fan of a C. Bangle(is that the right spelling?) design. I still love the E39 5-series especially the M5. Awesome car. Although E39 design is what 7~8years old? i still love it. They should've mounted that V-10 on the E39 M5, that would have been sweet....although V-10 probably wont fit the E39. But the best part about this Prototype M5, V-10 engine!