The V8 Club !
10-16-2007, 08:42 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Hey Guys !
Lots of us V8 guys have a common love, whether it's the sound of the engine gearing down from a high speed run or the low end torque off the line , the smooth power curve or the lovely little rumble at a stop light or................. ?? let's hear your reason(s) !
Cheers
Lots of us V8 guys have a common love, whether it's the sound of the engine gearing down from a high speed run or the low end torque off the line , the smooth power curve or the lovely little rumble at a stop light or................. ?? let's hear your reason(s) !
Cheers
10-16-2007, 08:58 PM
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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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All of the above, but mainly the close to perfect blend hp and torque. The engine noise on the 550 is excellent, but I sometimes wished it were a little louder on my 07.
Right now I'm a happy member of the Flat 6 Club, but the BMW V8 is indeed a great engine.
Right now I'm a happy member of the Flat 6 Club, but the BMW V8 is indeed a great engine.
10-16-2007, 09:54 PM
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The noise eminating from the AMG 6.2 liter V8 is NASTY! 
It puts the 4.8 liter to shame. 
It puts the 4.8 liter to shame.
10-17-2007, 12:27 AM
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I used to have a Jaguar XJ Sport with a big V8 engine. Loved the sound of that thing ... now I have a diesel. *sob*. The Diesel is 2 seconds faster 0-60 though, so it's not all bad 
10-17-2007, 03:52 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='482542' date='Oct 17 2007, 06:42 AM
Hey Guys !
Lots of us V8 guys have a common love, whether it's the sound of the engine gearing down from a high speed run or the low end torque off the line , the smooth power curve or the lovely little rumble at a stop light or................. ?? let's hear your reason(s) !
Cheers
Lots of us V8 guys have a common love, whether it's the sound of the engine gearing down from a high speed run or the low end torque off the line , the smooth power curve or the lovely little rumble at a stop light or................. ?? let's hear your reason(s) !
Cheers
i also had a V8 back in Australia so wanted to keep in with tradition !
10-17-2007, 09:04 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='482643' date='Oct 17 2007, 08:56 AM
im disappointed in the aural pleasures from the 550 engine...its a great performer, but a bit more intake and exhaust note would be welcome
10-17-2007, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
i love the v8 sound, but i just got the v8 545 cause it was cheaper than the 530 a few months before the 550 came out LOL.