550i VS 545i
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Does anyone have figures for 0-10, 0-20 ... upto 0-100 acceleration time frames of 545i and a 550i. From BMW website I understand that the 550i has 35 more HP and 30lbft more Torque than 545i? (Is that correct). And if that is true, THE REAL QUESTION HERE IS:
IS THE 550i FASTER THAN 545i ? AND BY HOW MUCH ?
IS THE 550i FASTER THAN 545i ? AND BY HOW MUCH ?
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Haven't seen any test numbers for the 550 yet. No question that it will be faster, tough to say by how much. I drove a 550 sport the other day and it didn't feel *that* much different to my 545 to be honest, although I fully expect the differences would have become apparent after a longer drive. Given some of the times that users are reporting for the 545 lately (hovering around 5 dead in a couple of cases) you've got to think the 550 is going to be a sub 5 car. It's quick....
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For starters, check out Thread 1 and Thread 2. You will find info on some fast 545i's. I would think that the 550i would beat the 545i if in capable and persistent hands. I think it is important for the cars to learn what they are supposed to do when you dig the spurs in and whip the rein side to side. BMW says 5.5 and 5.4 to 60 for the 550i Step versus the SMG/manual as I recall. BMW said 5.8 and 5.7 for the 545i Step versus SMG/manual.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='250429' date='Mar 5 2006, 09:17 PM
For starters, check out Thread 1 and Thread 2. You will find info on some fast 545i's. I would think that the 550i would beat the 545i if in capable and persistent hands. I think it is important for the cars to learn what they are supposed to do when you dig the spurs in and whip the rein side to side. BMW says 5.5 and 5.4 to 60 for the 550i Step versus the SMG/manual as I recall. BMW said 5.8 and 5.7 for the 545i Step versus SMG/manual.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='250454' date='Mar 5 2006, 11:34 PM
I'm really interested in seeing the top end speed like 1/4 time and trap or up to 120 mph test runs. I think that this area is were the 550i will shine over the 545i. From the 0-60 mph, .2 seconds can easily be made up by drivers.
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Originally Posted by the_maxx_guy' post='250492' date='Mar 6 2006, 02:08 AM
Znod,
My thoughts exactly. I am SOOOOOOoooOOOooOOOOOooOOO waiting for any of the mags to pick up the 550i and focus and shine on the new engine.
My thoughts exactly. I am SOOOOOOoooOOOooOOOOOooOOO waiting for any of the mags to pick up the 550i and focus and shine on the new engine.
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Originally Posted by 530iii' post='250844' date='Mar 6 2006, 07:30 PM
So a 550i steptronic could be beaten off the line by Znod in a 545i 6spd manual? 
Wow imagine Znod with a 550i step!
Wow imagine Znod with a 550i step!
me I am confused. But, better confused than confusing--as some of the dearly departed would say about me.
