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03-17-2014, 06:33 PM | #24 |
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Funny how everyone points out all the flaws and complains about the M5 but it's always the choice that most (not all) all fall back to.
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Additionally, take a look at the 0-60 vs. 5-60 times. AWD helps the others so their 0-60's are faster than the M5, but the in the 5-60 the M5 crushes all... and continues accelerate.
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It's tough to compare the prepped surface at an actual drag strip to the surfaces mags typically use. That alone easily explains the diff between 11.7 and 12.0 for a powerful, traction limited RWD.
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This has always been my favourite car segment, big handsome storming luxo barges that have no right to be this fast.
Personally I would settle quite happily into the seat of an E63S Estate. Imagine a traffic light drag with the family and labradors on board and seeing the look on the GT3 owners face as you lazily kept pace. |
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For example, I haven't seen the C63 break 12.2 seconds in the 1/4 mile in the hands of auto journalists. However, I know folks that have routinely accomplished sub-12 second runs in stock cars. Ultimately, while the numbers are fun to look at for the die-hard enthusiasts, the majority of folks buying these luxury super sedans are using them for daily driving purposes only.
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RWD in the M5 is amazing and I wouldn't trade it for any of these other overweight AWD alternatives. Being able to kick the tail out at will in a low speed corner - priceless..
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