Re: new info on new M5 (real long)

[Brian ///M Kennedy <kennedy@xxxxxx>]

Michael Reinhart wrote:
>  400 hp @ 6600 rpm, peak 369 lbft @ 3800 rpm
>  numerous (4 or 6?) oil pick-up points that are selected by the amount
> and direction of the g-forces (up to 1.2) being generated !!!!!
>  4th gear, 50 - 75 mph in 4.8 seconds, 2.1 sec faster than the previous
>  0-60 5.1 sec, 1/4 mile 13.4
>  standing kilometer (it's a British thang) 24.1 seconds, .4 seconds more
> than a Ferrari f355, .1 faster than a 911
>  Autocar's verdict: remarkably refined super-saloon delivers awesome
> combination of blistering performance from charismatic V-8, peerless
> handling & entertainment

> 
>  Michael Reinhart
>  Obsolete, slow e36 M3

Thanks for the info.  Do you also have weight?  Slalom speeds?  Skidpad g's?
Its no surprise that the M3 can be outrun in a straight line.
The big question is:  Can it be out handled?

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