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NISFAN · 03-24-2013, 05:57 PM

Yes, the C63 only hits about 90mph in 3rd, M5 goes over 100mph, 107mph indicated. That is the issue with the M5, it has ridiculously long ECO gearing. 7th gear is massively overdriven 320MPH at 8000rpm.

For airfield races at 60, start in 2nd.

03-24-2013, 05:57 PM	#3
NISFAN Major General 3492 Rep 9,708 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, the C63 only hits about 90mph in 3rd, M5 goes over 100mph, 107mph indicated. That is the issue with the M5, it has ridiculously long ECO gearing. 7th gear is massively overdriven 320MPH at 8000rpm. For airfield races at 60, start in 2nd.
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