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![]() ![]() BMW F10 M5 Review - Autocar: New M5 a Landmark Car In Many Respects Autocar was impressed with the F10 M5 (no surprise there) and it shows in their review. We particularly like their verdict that the new M5 is a landmark car in many respects. Read on for the crucial details. You can find all official F10 M5 details and links to other reviews at: [ Official M5 Info / Review List Thread ] [ S63Tu Engine Specs ] Quote:
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09-21-2011, 07:05 PM | #2 |
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...And another very positive first drive. Already the benchmark for it's class? Probably too soon to say but looking good so far. (The fuel consumption is just outstanding.)
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09-21-2011, 09:54 PM | #3 |
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I agree with you. Based on their criteria, it seems like the CTS-V should be benchmark. Based on the reviews, the CTS-V seems to have better steering as well. I really hope that they do objective comparisons against the CTS-V and not just a "At the end of the day, you can't beat BMW dynamics or German Engineering".
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I gotta book a test drive when these hit the dealers!
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It sounds like other than the steering letdown, this new M5 is PRETTY FREAGGIN AWESOME! I hope they tweak next years model to improve steering feel..........
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09-21-2011, 11:36 PM | #9 |
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So excited to see this car. Hope it'll be my next car.
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In all fairness, isn't the M5 supposed to be a super fast and effective luxury sedan or 'Gran Turismo' type of car rather than a sports car?
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Sorry to suck the wind from your sails but nice reference regardless.
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The M5 will get the same fuel economy as the the E60 m5 give or take 1-2 mpg, It just has an extra 1gallon in the tank to take you farther.
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And this is the view most other drivers will get to see.
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Maybe I missed a bit of news but does this car still come with KERS? I remember it being mentioned a while back.
I find it odd that it wasn't mentioned in the article if it is outfitted to the car.
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I'm loving this car no doubt, but everytime a BMW (especially a M) is reviewed they get into deep details about how the engine performs and what not. When a Benz AMG is reviewed, they'll just call it a rocket and not bother too much. I'd like to see/read a direct comparison between this and the new E/CLS with 5.5L twin turbo
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