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Originally Posted by RPiM5
Indeed it handles better. Most people don't take into account that as far as handling goes the F10 M5 has these advantages over the E60 M5 despite it's 198lb greater weight:
- Wider track
- More advanced tires (Michelin Super Sports)
- Wider Wheels and Tires (Better for traction)
- Rear suspension directly bolted to the unibody
- Active Differential (Manages traction exponentially better)
- More advanced suspension geometry design
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The Pilot Super Sports definitely make a big difference, I had them on my 135i while my brother had PS2s on his E90 M3 and we could both tell that the Super Sports are miles ahead, but I think the most important difference will be the direct coupling of the rear suspension and subframe. The stiffer bushings at this location on previous M cars (compared to the standard models) was probably the greatest contributor to their increased agility and stability and removing the rubber altogether will take this even further.
I loved the E60 but I have no doubts about the F10 being a much better car in every way.