Test drove a 5.0, not real impressed
05-31-2010, 07:48 PM
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Test drove a 5.0, not real impressed
I test drove an 2011 5.0 convertible today and I have to say that I am not all that impressed; am I the only one here?
For a car that is suppose to have 400+ HP it just wasn’t that fast and the suspension felt like a caddy…just plain mushy!
Now I understand some of that is perception on my part because I rode into the dealer on my 2008 CBR1000RR so any car I drive feels slow in comparison.
On top of that the car was a vert and my 07 GT has Tokico dampeners that are stiff.
All of this could mean my perception is a bit skewed, but I have to say I was just feeling very mehhh!
I will say I like the new interior a lot and I am now convinced whatever I buy next will be a vert!
What do you guys think of the new 5.0, love it or hate it?
For a car that is suppose to have 400+ HP it just wasn’t that fast and the suspension felt like a caddy…just plain mushy!
Now I understand some of that is perception on my part because I rode into the dealer on my 2008 CBR1000RR so any car I drive feels slow in comparison.
On top of that the car was a vert and my 07 GT has Tokico dampeners that are stiff.
All of this could mean my perception is a bit skewed, but I have to say I was just feeling very mehhh!
I will say I like the new interior a lot and I am now convinced whatever I buy next will be a vert!
What do you guys think of the new 5.0, love it or hate it?
05-31-2010, 08:14 PM
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I wonder if it is the throttle response. That plays a big part in perception. The 4.6 with a stock tune feels anemic to me at anything but WOT. With a tune it feels so much quicker. Maybe the 5.0 is the same??
05-31-2010, 08:22 PM
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The 5.0 has been hyped up soooooo much on here that I am not suprised you weren't impressed. But I think riding up to the dealer in the CBR1000RR didn't help that much either, lol. Hopefully my dealer will get one up here soon so I can test drive one for myself.
05-31-2010, 08:48 PM
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I had traction control off the whole time and it just seemed week.
When I had the intake and 93 tq tune on my 07 it was so nice and it "seems" that was faster then this 5.0.
Dunno, maybe I have just been riding my bike so much lately that anything else seems slow.
I guess 178HP @ 440lbs has its advantages!
05-31-2010, 09:15 PM
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I'd think it could be a combination of things (CBR, former car having a tune, etc), but riding up on the CBR definitely has a big speed perception influence. I've driven both the 4.6 and 5.0 in their stock form (back to back) and there is definitely a very noticeable improvement in power with the 5.0. So, IMO, your experience with the 5.0 was influenced by the CBR. 
05-31-2010, 09:36 PM
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all in your head. even with bad throttle control and TC...the 5.0 still has +100 RWHP on tap.
I'd love to try one of those puppies out. But not a single 5.0 out here yet. Nor will they be for a few months
I'd love to try one of those puppies out. But not a single 5.0 out here yet. Nor will they be for a few months
