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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Well BMW used to love using high rev engines (previous M5/M6 V10, current M3 V8, previous M3 I6) so it's not all about low end grunt.
They used to, in their hey-day. The last M5 used a V10. The current M5 uses a twin turbo V8 with torque about equal to the horses, available at low rpms.
I thought the V10 was best but what do I know. Maybe guys like turbo lag.
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They used to, in their hey-day. The last M5 used a V10. The current M5 uses a twin turbo V8 with torque about equal to the horses, available at low rpms.
I thought the V10 was best but what do I know. Maybe guys like turbo lag.
both the e60 v10 and the e9x v8 are very high revving engines. bmw m cars have always have high rev engines until the x5/6m and now the f10 m5
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both the e60 v10 and the e9x v8 are very high revving engines. bmw m cars have always have high rev engines until the x5/6m and now the f10 m5
More indication that BMW has lost its way.
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More indication that BMW has lost its way.
i have been disappointed ever since i learned that new m5 and m3 would both be FI
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