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Old 01-03-10, 09:59 PM
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Default New 2011 BMW 5 series tuned by German tuner Racing Dynamics

You can't buy the 2011 BMW 5 Series yet, but German tuner Racing Dynamics knows what it's going to do to the car when you can. Opt for the 535i and you'll take delivery of a sedan turned into an R35, pulled by a turbocharged six that's got a 104-horsepower bump to 410 along with 385 pound-feet of torque. It will get to 60 miles per hour nearly a second faster than the standard 535i.

But if you can, why not take the R50S? That's a 550i taken from 407 ponies and boosted up to 620 horsepower. Controlling that oomph will be a Racing Dynamics sport suspension, locking rear differential, and a brake system with slotted discs that can handle 800 degrees Celsius. Making it sound good will be a new exhaust, and making it look good will be a minimal bodykit featuring a pair of dual pipes and 21-inch forged wheels.
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that looks stunning..
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Yes please!
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droooooling....
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subtle and nice.
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bmw doin' it right..
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R50S for when an M5 just isn't enough!
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I still like the current e60 better but this makes me want to see more of the new model. How can Racing Dynamics know what tyhey will do before seeing the car or the engine? That's cool. BMW must have shared complete specs with them.
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i think the new 5 is pretty nice, really looking forward. maybe it will be battle for me between m5 and gsf, if there is one
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Racing Dynamics is an Italian Co. Not a German tuner.

Also, due to trademark disputes, some years ago Racing Dynamics retailer/distributor here in the States obtained the exclusive use of its name. The original Racing Dynamics of Italy was renamed to RD Sports. I am not sure whether or not RD Sports had since reclaimed its original name.

Off the top of my head, the more well known German tuning houses for BMWs include: AC Schnitzer, Alpina, Hamann, Hartge, Zeemax, Breyton, Zender, Rieger, Kerscher, Kellerner and so forth.

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That looks and sounds incredible.
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The new 5 looks awesome IMO, I like it better than the previous 5 series.
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At my size I lust for anything with 4 doors and 600 hp.
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It makes M5 totally meaningless.
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Originally Posted by yuenchiu6
It makes M5 totally meaningless.
i heard the same talk about the 335 over the m3

if you only care about straight line acceleration i guess you are right
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