I HEARD: M5 e60 under 8min on the ring - Page 2 - 6SpeedOnline

Nov 27, 2004 | 08:30 AM

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LSM

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Originally posted by Crash
Well, that new and shiny M5 is also a lot younger than the RS6 and even the E55 for that matter. A sub-8-minute time is something that I donÃ‚Â´t believe is even possible with the M5, but BMW still hyped it up. Wait until the new RS6 comes out in a year or two and weÃ‚Â´ll see who runs circles around who .

Thats good for competition. Although, BMW leans more toward the sporting side of consumer autos than Audi does. Just look at the lineups and which car has the sportier, better handling line

A6 VS 5 Series
A4 vs 3 series
S4 vs M3
A8l vs 7 series

BMW clearly has the more sporting lineup and I doubt the RS6 will run circles around the new M5 as it hasn't even mastered the old M5 yet.

Nov 27, 2004 | 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by Erik
alamein,

On topic.

M5 vs 911 Carrera S

Porsche wins by 244 points vs 237 points.
Porsche better handling, BMW faster and better comfort.

Both cars 0-100km/h in 4.7 sec
0-200km/h for M5 13.5 sec
0-200km/h for Carrera S is 16.1 sec

60-100km/h
M5 2 sec
Carrera 2.5 sec

80-120km/h
M5 2.4 sec
Carrera 3.1 sec

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/att...achmentid=2795

Well, the air temperature for the M5 test on the Nring was perfect, 13 Ã‚Â°C and asphalt at about 16Ã‚Â°. Just ask RC from Rennteam.

Nov 27, 2004 | 08:39 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by LSM
it hasn't even mastered the old M5 yet

Nobody runs circles around anyone anymore, but I think you should check this link again.

http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...r1=3%26Car2=53

Nov 28, 2004 | 02:20 PM

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Hamann7

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Originally posted by gt2next
lordy, lordy!! even with two IDENTICAL drivers driving those two different street cars on, say, mullholland drive, one car is not going to pull from the other with all of the variables of street driving mishaps that go on in the real world...so, my point is: who cares? lol. buy what car you like the best based on everything else BUT which one went around the ring quickest. okay, i'm done ranting!

A GT2 or GT3 will pull and disappear with little effort from an M5 or RS6 on Mulholland, Stunt, Las Flores, Angeles Crest... take your pick of a twisty road.

Trust me, I've experimented with this.

Nov 28, 2004 | 02:57 PM

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There must be some info not totally disclosed. I have a hard time believing those time. Yes, it's still ugly. Hamann is 100% correct.

Nov 29, 2004 | 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by Hamann7
A GT2 or GT3 will pull and disappear with little effort from an M5 or RS6 on Mulholland, Stunt, Las Flores, Angeles Crest... take your pick of a twisty road.

Trust me, I've experimented with this.

hamann, maybe i didn't make my point clear. i agree with you about the diff on public roads btwn g2/3 vs. m5/rs6.....i was comparing the m5and rs6 and cls55 on a public road, all driver's skill being the same. my point was that these cars only have about a 20 second diff (if that) around an 8 minute course. you will not see that diff on a mullholland run.....it would be a very close race with no stopwatches involved on the streets (hills, lol).