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BMW's new M550i xDrive is quicker than the current M5
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http://ca.motor1.com/news/112364/bmw...quick-than-m5/
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quicker to 60 is one thing. I doubt the 550i will trap high 11's at over 120 mph like the F10 does. The 550i is down over 100 HP compared to the M5.
When will automotive journalism stop using the 0-60 metric as go-to (and sometimes only) speed measure? Do they really think the majority of the general public is that clueless?
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On short twisty tracks I'm sure the AWD would help exit corners harder/faster. Would probably have some advantages depending on the situ. As far as comparing for public ( US ) road consumption. one is 2x as fast you can use, the other is 3x as fast as you can use. lol. Even on the random back road that you every once don't have a minivan or mini suv in front of you, 600 vs 500 hp is not going to be the thing that makes the difference in fun. Its going to be how well you can dig into the twisty and not feel like you are gonna die. ( current F10 550xi has that you're gonna die feeling :P no ) On the highway.. cruising at 80-100 is going to be effortless and boring in both. ( and has been for 20+ years in BMWs ). I hope the G30 is less drug boat and a little more corner carver. |
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