M5 board "M5 vs. 944Turbo"
10-13-2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tedwright
To compare the 951 to the ///M5 is pointless.
They are two totally different cars. One is a new, huge sedan with a big back seat, every option you have heard of PLUS about 50 others that you haven't. The other is a 20 year old sports car, with pretty much one thing in mind. Being as fast as possible. The ///M5 will not sacrifice comfort for performance.
They are both great cars.
They are two totally different cars. One is a new, huge sedan with a big back seat, every option you have heard of PLUS about 50 others that you haven't. The other is a 20 year old sports car, with pretty much one thing in mind. Being as fast as possible. The ///M5 will not sacrifice comfort for performance.
They are both great cars.
10-13-2005, 01:38 PM
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ok....here's the bhp and 0-60 times of the m5 to date......
84-87 model....286bhp.......0-60 in 6.5 secs
88-95 model....315bhp.......0-60 in 6.3 secs
98-03 model....400bhp.......0-60 in 5.3 secs
05-on model....507bhp.......0-60 in 4.7 secs
from those figures i see no reason why anyone here with even stock 250bhp should fear the m5 ( current model excluded! ). my own car gets to 60 in 4.5 secs and tops out at 180+mph so i'm not gonna be too worried about the new m5 either.....
84-87 model....286bhp.......0-60 in 6.5 secs
88-95 model....315bhp.......0-60 in 6.3 secs
98-03 model....400bhp.......0-60 in 5.3 secs
05-on model....507bhp.......0-60 in 4.7 secs
from those figures i see no reason why anyone here with even stock 250bhp should fear the m5 ( current model excluded! ). my own car gets to 60 in 4.5 secs and tops out at 180+mph so i'm not gonna be too worried about the new m5 either.....
10-13-2005, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DanG
Mmmmm. ///M344... MMMMMmmmmm....
http://www.edgemotorworks.com/m344.html
The 4.4L V8 is LIGHTER than the 3.0L I6!
http://www.edgemotorworks.com/m344.html
The 4.4L V8 is LIGHTER than the 3.0L I6!
Drool.... Yes, anything's possible with time and money!
10-14-2005, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 420WHP944
ok....here's the bhp and 0-60 times of the m5 to date......
84-87 model....286bhp.......0-60 in 6.5 secs
88-95 model....315bhp.......0-60 in 6.3 secs
98-03 model....400bhp.......0-60 in 5.3 secs
05-on model....507bhp.......0-60 in 4.7 secs
from those figures i see no reason why anyone here with even stock 250bhp should fear the m5 ( current model excluded! ). my own car gets to 60 in 4.5 secs and tops out at 180+mph so i'm not gonna be too worried about the new m5 either.....
84-87 model....286bhp.......0-60 in 6.5 secs
88-95 model....315bhp.......0-60 in 6.3 secs
98-03 model....400bhp.......0-60 in 5.3 secs
05-on model....507bhp.......0-60 in 4.7 secs
from those figures i see no reason why anyone here with even stock 250bhp should fear the m5 ( current model excluded! ). my own car gets to 60 in 4.5 secs and tops out at 180+mph so i'm not gonna be too worried about the new m5 either.....
With the proper driver those cars will give you a run for your money.
10-14-2005, 02:30 AM
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Stock e39 M5 does low 13's in the 1/4 mile , difficult for a stock 951S to achieve and if you get the optional speed limit deletion the new M5 will do 180 plus with no effort. Same goes for E55 , high 11's in the 1/4 with miniscule mods.
With the proper driver those cars will give you a run for your money.
yep.....thats true, they are quick cars but like i said......up to the current model m5....a stock 250bhp 944 should not fear a stock m5....the 0-60 figures speak for themselves....AND.....when an m5 ever does give me a good run i'll let ya know!
With the proper driver those cars will give you a run for your money.
yep.....thats true, they are quick cars but like i said......up to the current model m5....a stock 250bhp 944 should not fear a stock m5....the 0-60 figures speak for themselves....AND.....when an m5 ever does give me a good run i'll let ya know!
10-14-2005, 03:07 PM
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I think that we should give credit to BMW for biulding such a nice car. I have an 530i and my brother has a 540i and they are very nice touring cars. We should not compare this cars, because they are made for totally different purpose and they both excel at what they do.
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10-14-2005, 03:23 PM
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I think this can all be summed up in two words:
"Ring Taxi"
You guys let me know when you find another car that can lap the Nurburgring that fast with 3 passengers riding in complete comfort (with the exception of a bit of nauseau), unmodified.
-J
"Ring Taxi"
You guys let me know when you find another car that can lap the Nurburgring that fast with 3 passengers riding in complete comfort (with the exception of a bit of nauseau), unmodified.
-J
10-14-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Moeller
I think this can all be summed up in two words:
"Ring Taxi"
You guys let me know when you find another car that can lap the Nurburgring that fast with 3 passengers riding in complete comfort (with the exception of a bit of nauseau), unmodified.
-J
"Ring Taxi"
You guys let me know when you find another car that can lap the Nurburgring that fast with 3 passengers riding in complete comfort (with the exception of a bit of nauseau), unmodified.
-J
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10-14-2005, 04:02 PM
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According to one of the drivers, the brake pads are the only changes. I guess that's a mod.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=39023
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=39023
10-14-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eyal 951
Valid, but I think they are slightly modded.
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10-14-2005, 06:08 PM
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Like you said earlier, Ted, it's a stupid comparison.
I'd take the M5 over the 951, but the price points are totally different. Dump the same money in the 951, and I wouldn't even look at the M5. Then, again, I don't need child seats.
-J
I'd take the M5 over the 951, but the price points are totally different. Dump the same money in the 951, and I wouldn't even look at the M5. Then, again, I don't need child seats.
-J
10-14-2005, 06:14 PM
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I swear people in Northern California are adicted to 5 series BMW's. The 101 fwy is like a parade of them. And here I just thought it was good marketing 
11-20-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by streckfu's951
Be fair, fellas. They are doing a good job of acknowledging the potential of the 951s and are not putting them down.
Who, outside of ST, DEFASTEST (subject to change), or RolexNJ are willing to run anainst E39 M5s with a SC?
Who, outside of ST, DEFASTEST (subject to change), or RolexNJ are willing to run anainst E39 M5s with a SC?
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11-20-2005, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tedwright
To compare the 951 to the ///M5 is pointless.
They are two totally different cars. One is a new, huge sedan with a big back seat, every option you have heard of PLUS about 50 others that you haven't. The other is a 20 year old sports car, with pretty much one thing in mind. Being as fast as possible. The ///M5 will not sacrifice comfort for performance.
They are both great cars.
They are two totally different cars. One is a new, huge sedan with a big back seat, every option you have heard of PLUS about 50 others that you haven't. The other is a 20 year old sports car, with pretty much one thing in mind. Being as fast as possible. The ///M5 will not sacrifice comfort for performance.
They are both great cars.