550i versus 760Li
07-20-2006, 11:16 AM
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Had fun with a 760Li on the way to work this morning. Driving 90+ as usual on the way to work and passed a 760Li that decided he did not like being passed. We had some fun without being able to open them up. My 6 speed manual had an apparent advantage with gear selection in traffic, but I suspect on an open road he would have given me a good run for my money if not have left me standing there. Doesn't the V12 produce about 469 HP or something?
It was a good adrenalin rush.
It was a good adrenalin rush.
07-20-2006, 11:20 AM
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My Ride: E60 520d with BMW Night Vision, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pro Logic 7, Pro Nav with DVD changer and TV, Aux in for Ipod, Hella White Taillamps, Red Angel eyes, HUD, BMW Individual Backseat DVD with infrared headsets, Alp White 3, Comfort Seats with ventilation electric memory, sunroof, PDC, Alpine remap, M-Sport, Dynamic Drive, Steptronic ..... (ALL OPTIONS) (Why not get all options then buying a bigger engine?)
It produces 445ps and 0-60 in 5.5s
550i man:
367ps again 5.5s
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367ps again 5.5s
07-20-2006, 11:25 AM
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I'm sure it was. 
The E60 is (with the V8) a sports car but the E65 is limo!
The V12 gives 445 hp and 600 Nm.
But 760iAL weighs a lot more than a E60.
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph for both the 760iAL and the 550iA: 5,6 sec.
The E60 is (with the V8) a sports car but the E65 is limo!
The V12 gives 445 hp and 600 Nm.
But 760iAL weighs a lot more than a E60.
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph for both the 760iAL and the 550iA: 5,6 sec.
07-20-2006, 11:43 AM
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It's not decide by the car anymore. It's decide by the driver who is willing to hit the top speed.
07-20-2006, 11:55 AM
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0-60 wouldn't be helpful here...a 0-120+ would be though. Both taking off at 80mph full throttle I wouldn't be suprised if the V12 pulled with 80 more hp since weight is not as big of a factor once it's moving.
07-20-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by markt540i' post='313224' date='Jul 20 2006, 02:16 PM
Had fun with a 760Li on the way to work this morning. Driving 90+ as usual on the way to work and passed a 760Li that decided he did not like being passed. We had some fun without being able to open them up. My 6 speed manual had an apparent advantage with gear selection in traffic, but I suspect on an open road he would have given me a good run for my money if not have left me standing there. Doesn't the V12 produce about 469 HP or something?
It was a good adrenalin rush.
It was a good adrenalin rush.
But, oh no, more unsafe and illegal activities on our roads.
07-20-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='313253' date='Jul 20 2006, 11:04 PM
545i
335iA coup?
07-20-2006, 12:22 PM
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Who backed out first? 
07-20-2006, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by x550-ed' post='313266' date='Jul 20 2006, 03:22 PM
Who backed out first?
He tried like hell to overtake me in several places where traffic slowed in both lanes, but I did not let him. Much of the drive was with me in third gear able to hold my lane and not allow him to overtake me. I was LMAO, because he was just cruising until I passed him and after than I noticed him weaving in and out of traffic very aggressively trying like hell to overtake me. I just punched it. At no point did he appear to have an advantage on me. I would be slowed by traffic ahead but was able to change lanes and continue with the lead. He got ahead at one point at a red light but he made a poor choice of lanes and was left behind. I looked over a couple of times to wave and give a thumbs up but the guy never would look over. Kinda weird. I assume the guy was pissed or just a jerk. I had to keep the gap narrow with the car in front of me because I could tell by the way he was weaving that he would cut me off if I gave him the chance. I refused to let that happen.
07-20-2006, 01:54 PM
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In reality its all about who gets their foot down first. If you both started at exactly the same time it would probably be a couple of car lengths either way. 