Huston we have a BIG problem....HAVE TO SEE V10 M5!
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From: Bologna, Italy
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Originally posted by stephens
Fact: My W211 E55 will EAT your M3 in a straight line or around a racetrack. A Porsche Cayenne Turbo is actually faster than the M3 around a track, the W211 E55 is significantly faster again. Another piece of fact, the W210 E55 is as quick around a racetrack as the M5, but slightly slower in acceleration.
Where do I get my info?
1. Personal observation and testing at Phillip Island race way.
2. Credible European magazine track tests which are also available online.
3. My last comment on the Porsche Cayenne Vs M3 was from the latest issue of EVO.
Check your facts before you spin ****.
p.s. The E55 is only 35kg heavier than the M5 - 1795kg vs 1835kg. I do not know where some of the US car mags got there weight data from as they appear to quote 4200+lbs (1900+kgs).
It really gets up my nose when people confuse opinion with facts.
Fact: My W211 E55 will EAT your M3 in a straight line or around a racetrack. A Porsche Cayenne Turbo is actually faster than the M3 around a track, the W211 E55 is significantly faster again. Another piece of fact, the W210 E55 is as quick around a racetrack as the M5, but slightly slower in acceleration.
Where do I get my info?
1. Personal observation and testing at Phillip Island race way.
2. Credible European magazine track tests which are also available online.
3. My last comment on the Porsche Cayenne Vs M3 was from the latest issue of EVO.
Check your facts before you spin ****.
p.s. The E55 is only 35kg heavier than the M5 - 1795kg vs 1835kg. I do not know where some of the US car mags got there weight data from as they appear to quote 4200+lbs (1900+kgs).
It really gets up my nose when people confuse opinion with facts.
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Originally posted by Kain
By the way, the new Audi S4 beat the BMW M3 on the track even though it lost in a straight line.
It was a Top Gear video.
By the way, the new Audi S4 beat the BMW M3 on the track even though it lost in a straight line.
It was a Top Gear video.
I don't care how good the M5 handles, accellerates or brakes....it's the bas_tard child of a no talent *** clown of a designer, Chris Bangle.
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Originally posted by xS3x
how does that look
a V10 with 9000RPM...
how does that look
a V10 with 9000RPM...
V10 9000 RPM?
Didn't you know that AMG is already protyping a W11 capable of 16,000rpm for the 2017 model year?
I wonder what the original picture actually looked like??
Last edited by stephens; Jul 9, 2003 at 06:12 AM.
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The original picture they started with I believe came from the Pontiac motor division of GM.
I was in getting my 540 serviced this week (I hope for the last time before my E55 arrives) and the service advisor was saying that right now the E500 is probably the best looking sport sedan out there, including what he has seen of the new 5 series. He told me that getting a new E55 was a good choice for the total package. He lastly mentioned that BMW will still have the edge in overall handling and feel of the road.
My service advisor is correct in all accounts and I can't wait to get my E55!
I was in getting my 540 serviced this week (I hope for the last time before my E55 arrives) and the service advisor was saying that right now the E500 is probably the best looking sport sedan out there, including what he has seen of the new 5 series. He told me that getting a new E55 was a good choice for the total package. He lastly mentioned that BMW will still have the edge in overall handling and feel of the road.
My service advisor is correct in all accounts and I can't wait to get my E55!
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Hey Stephens,
Good to see another Aussie on the Board.
I new hear for a very good reason. I'm still a little in denial, but I could be coming over to the Darkside.
Unless BMW up the anti to around 650HP which is not likely, I feel the E60 M5 will be out dated before it is even released.
Is is undeniable that the Mercedes are not only a Beautiful motor car, they are getting prettier by the Minute. And also more powerful.
Personally I don't like having my *** handed to me, so sludge box or not MB have lifted their game considerable and raised the bar high enough that BMW could trip on it and fall flat on their face.
The Force is strong with the Darkside, and it is lureing me toward it.
Good to see another Aussie on the Board.
I new hear for a very good reason. I'm still a little in denial, but I could be coming over to the Darkside.
Unless BMW up the anti to around 650HP which is not likely, I feel the E60 M5 will be out dated before it is even released.
Is is undeniable that the Mercedes are not only a Beautiful motor car, they are getting prettier by the Minute. And also more powerful.
Personally I don't like having my *** handed to me, so sludge box or not MB have lifted their game considerable and raised the bar high enough that BMW could trip on it and fall flat on their face.
The Force is strong with the Darkside, and it is lureing me toward it.
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From: Viña del Mar, Chile
Porsche Turbo Stage 4, Cayenne S ... gone C43, C32, ML55 & Ducati 999.
I like the breaks...but nothing that AMG is not offering, and I do like how the 19' looks on the E60 plataform.....
..also you can see that on the black tape on the side is not allowing to see some ///M cosmetic mod .....
any way, my opinion is that the car in not ugly but nothing awesome either, not even the 9,000 rpms makes me crazy...
is just a sport sedan and a goood! one to keep the market moving
BUT
neither a E55 nor S65
...... guys there is no chance to 
with AMG .....................
..also you can see that on the black tape on the side is not allowing to see some ///M cosmetic mod .....
any way, my opinion is that the car in not ugly but nothing awesome either, not even the 9,000 rpms makes me crazy...
is just a sport sedan and a goood! one to keep the market moving
BUT
neither a E55 nor S65
...... guys there is no chance to with AMG .....................
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Re: Huston we have a BIG problem....HAVE TO SEE V10 M5!
Originally posted by BoBcanada
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Re: Re: Huston we have a BIG problem....HAVE TO SEE V10 M5!
Originally posted by michakaveli
This issue has been in my room for the past week. Now I definately have reason to open it up and read it :-)
This issue has been in my room for the past week. Now I definately have reason to open it up and read it :-)
The new M5 is like a very old and ugly women with lots of money. No matter how rich, one just cannot stoop so low and give up one's dignity and sleep with her!!!
No matter how much faster the M5-V10 is vs. the W211-E55, one just cannot bring down one's sense of taste and beauty to buy that ugly car!!
I'd rather wait for that fabled E63
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Maybe Bangle's goal is to convert Suburu WRX owners to M5 owners. That's the only other car ugly enough to make you want to turn ti this fugly Pontiac clone...If you look at the new M5 long enough, you can start to see the firebird on the hood...
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