Couple of Runs with the G-Meter * Updated *
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Originally Posted by bmw4life' post='318485' date='Aug 2 2006, 11:58 PM
i dont know if this will work, but im going to give it a try... 
here it is, hollywoodtrash, here is your run.
HOLLYWOODTRASH LAUNCH MEET RUN
here it is, hollywoodtrash, here is your run.
HOLLYWOODTRASH LAUNCH MEET RUN
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='318539' date='Aug 3 2006, 07:13 AM
Waiting anxiously.... 
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Originally Posted by bmw4life' post='318439' date='Aug 3 2006, 12:35 AM
We should all get the gmeters and share our times
Check the "5-series Straight-line Performance Discussion"out.And, "The Official G-Meter Testing Thread" should be highly pertinent.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='318580' date='Aug 3 2006, 07:39 AM
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Nice info So Cal and very, very nice pics
So this means that the new 335i will be faster than any V8 E60.
The factory promises 5,5 sec from 0 to 62 mph (not only 60) with the new 335i coup?.
So this means that the new 335i will be faster than any V8 E60.
The factory promises 5,5 sec from 0 to 62 mph (not only 60) with the new 335i coup?.
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='318668' date='Aug 3 2006, 01:42 PM
Thanks Znod
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='318703' date='Aug 3 2006, 03:46 PM
Nice info So Cal and very, very nice pics
So this means that the new 335i will be faster than any V8 E60.
The factory promises 5,5 sec from 0 to 62 mph (not only 60) with the new 335i coup?.
So this means that the new 335i will be faster than any V8 E60.
The factory promises 5,5 sec from 0 to 62 mph (not only 60) with the new 335i coup?.
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Yes, Znod, so it is.
But still, I haven't seen any data on any other V8 but the new M3.
And that's only a 4 litre 400 hp engine...
For sure there will be the M5 boost to 540 hp but that leaves the gap
for a nice 5.0 litre "regular" V8 with some...
The RS Audi's and M-B AMG's are competition the BMW M models!
PS. Did you notice this link?
But still, I haven't seen any data on any other V8 but the new M3.
And that's only a 4 litre 400 hp engine...
For sure there will be the M5 boost to 540 hp but that leaves the gap
for a nice 5.0 litre "regular" V8 with some...
The RS Audi's and M-B AMG's are competition the BMW M models!
PS. Did you notice this link?
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='318717' date='Aug 3 2006, 04:59 PM
Yes, Znod, so it is.
But still, I haven't seen any data on any other V8 but the new M3.
And that's only a 4 litre 400 hp engine...
For sure there will be the M5 boost to 540 hp but that leaves the gap
for a nice 5.0 litre "regular" V8 with some...
The RS Audi's and M-B AMG's are competition the BMW M models!
PS. Did you notice this link?
But still, I haven't seen any data on any other V8 but the new M3.
And that's only a 4 litre 400 hp engine...
For sure there will be the M5 boost to 540 hp but that leaves the gap
for a nice 5.0 litre "regular" V8 with some...
The RS Audi's and M-B AMG's are competition the BMW M models!
PS. Did you notice this link?
But, OK, no 550i for me without 40 or so more hp. Can you tell me what is most significant about the article? I can't figure out anything in German unless it is in a table. Is a sechszylinder about the same thing as a slut in the US? I have to admit that I don't like the realtively low torquiness of the RS 4--as with the M5. But, the RS 4 seems to get the job done, while the M5 needs another 50 hp to be competitive in its class. It still won't work. It's competitors can easily add another 50 hp. I have a philosophy here. If you can't hack it in the hp class you are in, then change the engine not the class.BMW = the great car company that wouldn't
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='318759' date='Aug 3 2006, 04:55 PM
Is a sechszylinder about the same thing as a slut in the US?