Too much power for the M5?

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Jon D

Same here - a lot of fun, but I wouldn't want that much power every day. My test drive revealed that it's beyond my limitations and it required too much concentration, which took the edge off it for me.
I'm probably showing my age, but I was glad to get back into my 535d - it has all the power and torque I need when I want to play, but it's supremely relaxing and easy to live with, especially on long drives.

My new X3 35D m Sport with 313BHP is the same, easy to live with and very quick.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by AM47

Just some more information for you the dealer in Canada told me summer performance tires only above + 7 celsius.

YEP +7 Deg is right, my X3 35D MS has dunlop winter sports 245/45/18 at the moment till temps rise, they are very good.

[clar]

The only way to drive the M5 on public roads even in summer weather is to go MDM. I just tried it and it's the only way to put power down without DSC intervening prematurely. Wouldn't advise going with DSC off though.

[///M5Canuck]

Originally Posted by clar

The only way to drive the M5 on public roads even in summer weather is to go MDM. I just tried it and it's the only way to put power down without DSC intervening prematurely. Wouldn't advise going with DSC off though.

I love the issue addressed in this thread. Such tough choices we face in life, to MDM or not to MDM?

It's a pretty cool problem to have too much power. Whatever resolutions, just drive those beasts safe!