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Ive driven it, owned 3 other M157 engines. The car is strong in both acceleration and sound. The transmission is weak via paddle shifters but the S+ mode is fine and every M157 Ive owned had a tune and with this tune the car shifts better and the throttle is awesome. I obviously drove a stock one but the 577hp is very prevalent along with the 590 lb/ft of tq. Good car.
Looks are subjective but the front needs some acquiring. I drove this exact car a few weeks back and its actually not bad in person. Boy does it sound good and I love the way the car roars from a launch. I always felt the F10 and F13 (owned both) cars lacked sound and this car kills it in that category.
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Its all about what you want in a driver IMHO. I have two RWD cars, both Benzes and then the Audi and Pcar... best of both worlds.
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As a follow-up, slightly off-topic, but once my son finishes high school in two years I won't need the back seat anymore and the Turbo S looks very appealing (though I may keep the M5 too). Since you have one - two questions: 1 - How much faster is it from a roll than the M5 (no need to answer from a dig, I know - it's Veyron fast) and 2 - is the ride quality harsh in comparison? I am spoiled by the compliant ride of the M5. I test drove a 997 Turbo a while ago and it felt fairly stiff. |
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03-20-2014, 06:58 PM | #10 |
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can't believe it
Somehow hard to believe with AMGS 11.5 sec quarter mile!!
What am I missing...hard pull expected but then quick catch up like this!! By the M5 doubt it
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On non AWD cars- these cars are trapping (locally) at 130-131 with mixed fuel (91 and 100) and tune only. The MCT Tranny can easily handle the stupid gobs of tq. I just wish the front end was better
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03-22-2014, 11:31 AM | #13 | |
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I guess that "night styling package" helps a little I was a fan of my old E63 with this mouth:
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On my ZL1 which is so easy to gain 100+ horses with tune/pulley has Chevy voiding power train warranty if tuned. Thoughts? |
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IMHO Almost purchased it before M5. But lack of HUD was a deal breaker and MCT too though I don't use shifters often and this where DCT really shines!! Pano roof was awesome in the E63 and the sound drama of course! I hate it when I look in my rear mirror and nobody hear me but me - LOL
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If i had video id post it. Gotta keep my gopro on me for future encounters! Haha
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Yea the trans is Wut kills me on the amg. My car never leaves manual mode. I'm not a big paddle shifter. Only on the back roads and canyon driven
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03-22-2014, 08:56 PM | #21 | |
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Is going to use 8 speed DCT!!! In their next TX 2015? Should shame Audi and MB for still using ZF and NC respectively in their top dogs (I know because of Tque and all, but there must be a solution? !!! ) |
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