M5 delivered today!

[cidair]

2000km service done yesterday!
Tried WOT today..........
Slight rain and DSC cut in at 170 km/h.....
This is a serious monster that has to be treted with repect.

[AlpWhite11]

Originally Posted by cidair

2000km service done yesterday!
Tried WOT today..........
Slight rain and DSC cut in at 170 km/h.....
This is a serious monster that has to be treted with repect.

Nice! So there some extra power reserved for after break in?

[cidair]

This is a true monster! I find it more difficult to drive agressively than the V10. It delivers the monstrous torque so quick and easy that it sometimes overwhelmes you. And takes you by surprise. You really have to think twice before switching off DSC..........
Overtook two trucks, in just a couple of seconds. In second gear just abeem the first one at 120 km/h, there I had soo much torque that the rear wheels broke loose.... small narrow road and had left rear wheel very close to the gravel.
Scary! In the V10 the power delivery is more linear and there are not soo much torque. Easier to control IMO.

But don´t misunderstand me - I love this car. Torque is addictive

So I guess I have to take it a little careful before getting used to this turbo engine / torque monster?

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by cidair

This is a true monster! I find it more difficult to drive agressively than the V10. It delivers the monstrous torque so quick and easy that it sometimes overwhelmes you. And takes you by surprise. You really have to think twice before switching off DSC..........
Overtook two trucks, in just a couple of seconds. In second gear just abeem the first one at 120 km/h, there I had soo much torque that the rear wheels broke loose.... small narrow road and had left rear wheel very close to the gravel.
Scary! In the V10 the power delivery is more linear and there are not soo much torque. Easier to control IMO.

But don´t misunderstand me - I love this car. Torque is addictive

So I guess I have to take it a little careful before getting used to this turbo engine / torque monster?

How much more torque than in the E60?

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Patsc23

How much more torque than in the E60?

117lb-ft torque more in the F10!

Here's a comparison of their specs:

	F10 M5	E60 M5
Power	560hp (@ 6000rpm)	500bhp (@ 7750rpm)
Torque	501 lb-ft (@ 1500rpm)	384 lb-ft (6100rpm)
0-62mph	4.4 seconds	4.7 seconds
0-124mph	13 seconds
Top Speed	155mph (190mph with M Driver's Package)	155mph
Transmission	7 Speed DCT / 6 Speed Manaul	7 speed SMG / 6 Speed Manual
Physical Data
Wheelbase	116.7 in	113.7 in
Length	193.3 in	191.5 in
Width	74.4 in	72.7 in
Height	57.3 in	57.8 in
Weight - unladen (DIN/EU)	4,122lb / 4,286lb	4,090 lb (Kerb Weight)
Fuel Consumption	24 mpg (based on EU cycle)	11 / 17 mpg

[cidair]

Top speed check today - 315 km/h on the HUD.

[delvek]

congrats again Cid! Very nice

So, do you notice a difference from the Hartge ECU 550?

[cidair]

Originally Posted by delvek

congrats again Cid! Very nice

So, do you notice a difference from the Hartge ECU 550?

Yes, a big big difference when driving really fast on the autobahn.
The M5 pulls much harder than the Hartge 550. And as You know - the 550 with that tune is really fast.

Todays best kill - tuned 997 turbo. He didn´stand a chance!
M5 just walked away from him at + 200 km/h. Raced all the way up to 313 km/h.

Managed some laps on the Nürburgring also. Very impressive performance from the M5, considering it´s weight. I was surprised by the good grip.

[nordic@telia.com]

Impressive to kill a 997turbo!!

[cidair]

Today we managed to get a lap in the Ring Taxi!
Wow! The M5 can really be driven fast around the ring. Amazing grip, and very little understeer when driven by a pro.

[Necromancer]

cidair,
Coming from the M3, is the M5 the correct decision? I live in the States and have 2011.5 M3 E90 and am drooling over a M5 via European Delivery. My only concern is in the handling department. The M3 sticks to the road very well as you know. With the weight and size of the M5, will I still have the thrill and confidence during high speed cornering?

Cheers and congratulations.

[delvek]

Originally Posted by cidair

Today we managed to get a lap in the Ring Taxi!
Wow! The M5 can really be driven fast around the ring. Amazing grip, and very little understeer when driven by a pro.

Good stuff Cid, it suprises me that you say it is much faster then the hartge 550. I know it would be faster but I thought the difference would be subtle.

I went up to the ring with my 550 on 15.04.12 and did 4 laps. I also did a lap in the ring taxi, wow, it was absolutely breathless and incredible the grip, it was an amazing experience.

I am still kicking around the M5 or wait for the new M3. I just cant make up my mind. Enjoy that M5 Beast! You will have to let me know if you head to the ring again, its only 2 hours from my home. Did you get some photos, I found three good ones from the photographers.

[cidair]

Originally Posted by Necromancer

cidair,
Coming from the M3, is the M5 the correct decision? I live in the States and have 2011.5 M3 E90 and am drooling over a M5 via European Delivery. My only concern is in the handling department. The M3 sticks to the road very well as you know. With the weight and size of the M5, will I still have the thrill and confidence during high speed cornering?

Cheers and congratulations.

Yes, You will. It´s very fun to drive on twisty roads. Very high grip, but it´s ofcourse heavy. Not as nimble as the M3, but it´s compensating with so much more power!

I had both the 550 and M3, which I sold, and now got the M5.
It´s like merging those two cars into one.

[cidair]

Originally Posted by delvek

Good stuff Cid, it suprises me that you say it is much faster then the hartge 550. I know it would be faster but I thought the difference would be subtle.

I went up to the ring with my 550 on 15.04.12 and did 4 laps. I also did a lap in the ring taxi, wow, it was absolutely breathless and incredible the grip, it was an amazing experience.

I am still kicking around the M5 or wait for the new M3. I just cant make up my mind. Enjoy that M5 Beast! You will have to let me know if you head to the ring again, its only 2 hours from my home. Did you get some photos, I found three good ones from the photographers.

I guess the new M3 will be lots of fun. My guess is around 470hp and lots of torque. Lighter than the M5 ofcourse.

Tough decision, but the M5 is a brutal beast. Did some spirited driving on twisty German back roads today. Fantastic handling. So much fun.

[cidair]

It´s not only the power, but the total feel that is a big difference compared to a 550. You are much more conntected to the road. You feeel the car better. As You know the suspension is very different on the M5. Makes a big difference. It actually feels like a big M3.