[Um3r]

That is ludicrous

[richard in NC]

Originally Posted by Pretender

Oops, you forgot about Tesla S P100D released last year with Ludicrous mode? Yeah, 2.28 seconds! Car and Drivers needs to check with Mototrend first:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.motor...st-review/amp/

However, read how Ludicrous Mode works. It takes several minutes for it to first super cool the battery before you can run and then up to 10 minutes between runs. So the M5 reducing the RPMs some but still allowing LC is no biggie.

[KevinM]

As someone who keeps whining about the imminent death of the manual transmission at every possible opportunity, I have to say that I'm impressed with the performance and the review. C&D hasn't exactly been kind to BMW recently...

[Chicken_Joe]

I still don't understand why BMW refuses to make an AWD DCT. Porsche has the PDK in every model and you can launch that car over and over and over and still nail the 0-60 consistently (bearing road conditions obviously)

[Madvillain]

Originally Posted by esquire

Oh and one more quote:

"In spite of its all-wheel drive and automatic transmission, the M5 is a return to form. For the first time in a long time, we’re lusting after a new M5. ... It’s better to drive than its predecessor, which is something we haven’t been able to say about an M5 since 2000."

the f10 wasnt better to drive than the e60? sureeee lol what fucken jokesters

[ECSTuning]

I can't wait to get my hands on one.

[ThugzZ BunnY]

I knew this car was going to be insane when I drove the regular g30 at the ride and drive event at COTA. The 540i felt like you were throwing around a 3 series and I can't imagine how crazy the f90 will be on a track. BMW has unlocked something with big heavy cars being able to drive in a way a car with that much weight has no business driving like. On a track, the x5m and the m5 won't be touched my its competitors.

[infamousq]

Awesome another reason to get the beast

[gmd2003]

Originally Posted by Madvillain

the f10 wasnt better to drive than the e60? sureeee lol what fucken jokesters

It wasn't as engaging of a chassis no . Faster and more fun are not one in the same .

[evanevery]

Originally Posted by esquire

Car and Driver just measured the F90 to 60 in 2.8 seconds.

"In 2.8 seconds you’re at 60 mph and in 10.9 you’re whisked through the quarter-mile at 129 mph. That makes the new M5 the quickest sedan we’ve ever tested, tying a Tesla Model S P90D to 60 mph but pulling ahead by 100 mph and in the quarter-mile."

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mag=cdb&dom=tw

Um....

Why did they quote the stats for the P90D?

The fastest Tesla model S is NOT the P90D, its the P100D and it does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds (which is faster than 2.8 if my math still holds).

Not sure who is Cherry Picking those statistics but its a pretty blatant disregard for the facts!

[esquire]

Originally Posted by evanevery

Um....

Why did they quote the stats for the P90D?

The fastest Tesla model S is NOT the P90D, its the P100D and it does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds (which is faster than 2.8 if my math still holds).

Not sure who is Cherry Picking those statistics but its a pretty blatant disregard for the facts!

Its an odd comparison. It sounds like Car and driver never tested the P100D, thus their language that the M5 is the fastest car they've ever tested.

In either event, don't let their bad comparison distract from the more important revelation that the M5 is putting down numbers we never expected.

- esquire

[allmotor_2000]

The AWD has two benefits... both on 0-60 and the MPH. Take the 911tt's... they also trap high although on a roll race you wouldn't think so.

The F90 will smash the F10 0-60 (maybe not at the drag-strip if properly prepped) and while it may be quicker on a roll-race, the gap will be much less than it appears on paper.

Overall nice car... too bad I am neck deep in an F10 project!

[evanevery]

Originally Posted by esquire

Its an odd comparison. It sounds like Car and driver never tested the P100D, thus their language that the M5 is the fastest car they've ever tested.

In either event, don't let their bad comparison distract from the more important revelation that the M5 is putting down numbers we never expected.

- esquire

Well then THEY need to get out more...

I'm sure if look hard enough we could find someone who can say that the VW Polo is the fastest car THEY have ever tested. But we shouldn't be knowingly propagating disinformation. That's what they call...

Fake News

(Good numbers on the M5 - the headline is broken though...)

[Ex_Stig]

For the last 9 months I have been totally committed to leaving BMW because of how bad the AC is in our X5s. I've even been spending more time on a Jeep Trackhawk message board because that has been my planned replacement.

However, now that I have been seeing all the solid reviews of the new M5, I am thinking that I might get dragged back in. I loved my F10 M5. AWD just means that I might get more that 8k miles on my rear tires!

[esquire]

Originally Posted by evanevery

(Good numbers on the M5 - the headline is broken though...)

I know. Its not my headline though. Its the title bimmerpost chose to give to the thread. My headline was only that the M5 put down 0-60 in 2.8. Haha.

[JMon]

Oh no. Tesla is going to have to unveil the hidden "plaid" mode..... and another $10,000 fuse upgrade.

[dcbigbaps]

Comparing the P100D to the M5 makes little sense. I think we can say that the future for electric is bright (pun intended). Electric is the future, but the 2018 M5 is one of the best applications of an internal combustion engine.

Also, correct me if I am wrong, but once you "launch" the car in ludicrous mode, you drain much of your battery.

Different technologies... all awesome.

[stealth.pilot]

Originally Posted by Hill Country F90

Dude...we are well aware that you are not in love with it. No need to keep reminding us post after post.

I think he is exhibiting the classic syndrome of not buying it and rationalizing it by constantly reminding us of it.

I'm not buying one either, but anyone with half a mind can tell this is the best Performance Sedan ever made!

It is unfortunately a bit ugly.

[stefan]

Originally Posted by chong0

was dead set against getting the F90, but the journalism really has been overall very positive.

the test drive will have to blow me away to give up the manual F10, as "slow" as my car may be.

Really though journalism doesn't mean shit. All new cars get rave reviews. Reviewers go from car to car so their reference point is only modern vehicles. Personally I have totally lost sight of who these cars are for and if you really compare the M of old, there has been a huge departure. Don't trust the journalists. Just go for a long drive. And while it's a rocket, try not to let it influence your purchase as you will always 100% of the time get used to and bored of horsepower.

I am glad BMW has re asserted it's position in the "wtf it's a sedan??" realm. But does it have character?

[Phatcat]

Originally Posted by dcbigbaps

Comparing the P100D to the M5 makes little sense. I think we can say that the future for electric is bright (pun intended). Electric is the future, but the 2018 M5 is one of the best applications of an internal combustion engine.

Also, correct me if I am wrong, but once you "launch" the car in ludicrous mode, you drain much of your battery.

Different technologies... all awesome.

No you don't drain most of your battery once you launch in ludicrous mode, you can do it many times.

What will drain battery quick though (plus overheat), is high speed roll race. Forget the M5, I wouldn't even race a 530i on the freeway if I want to make it to my next destination....

Hence I normally drive my M5 when I go between cities and P100D for city driving.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Um3r

That is ludicrous

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[Madvillain]

Originally Posted by gmd2003

It wasn't as engaging of a chassis no . Faster and more fun are not one in the same .

only thing worse was steering feel it was faster and better in every way. this is the m3/4 comp pack vs original talk all over again. car comes out o its amazing. 2 years later comp pack comes out.... o the other car was shit never liked it so sloppy. these journalists are too cute.