On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out what happens when you strap a pair of turbos to an M car. Does this latest M5 live up to the legend of the naturally aspirated M5s of yore?
See also Motor Trend's print review @
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661380
Specs from the
print review:
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front engine, RWD ENGINE TYPE Twin-turbo 90-deg V-8, alum block/heads VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 268.2 cu in/4395 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 10.0:1
POWER (SAE NET) 560 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 500 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
REDLINE 7200 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 7.8 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 7-speed twin-clutch auto
AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.15:1/2.12:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 13.1:1
TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.5
BRAKES, F;R 15.7-in vented, drilled disc; 15.6-in vented, drilled disc, ABS
WHEELS 9.0 x 20-in, 10.0 x 20-in cast aluminum
TIRES 265/35ZR20 99Y; 295/30ZR20 101Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 116.7 in
TRACK, F/R 64.1/62.3 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 193.5 x 74.4 x 57.3
TURNING CIRCLE 41.3 ft
CURB WEIGHT 4384 lb
WEIGHT DIST., F/R 52/48 %
SEATING CAPACITY 5
HEADROOM, F/R 40.5/38.3 in
LEGROOM, F/R 41.4/36.1 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 58.3/56.2 in
CARGO VOLUME 14.0 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 1.5 sec
0-40 2.2
0-50 2.9
0-60 3.7
0-70 4.7
0-80 5.8
0-90 7.0
0-100 8.4
PASSING,
45-65 MPH 1.6
QUARTER MILE 11.9 sec @ 120.3 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 110 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.94 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 24.9 sec @ 0.81 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1500 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE $95,000 (est)
PRICE AS TESTED $105,000 (est)
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee
BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/Unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY 21.1 gal
EPA CITY/HWY ECON 15/22 mpg (est)
ENERGY CONS.,
CITY/HWY 225/153 kW-hrs/100 miles (est)
CO2 EMISSIONS 1.11 lb/mile (est)
RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded premium