BMW 540i
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From: Canada
RE: BMW 540i
ORIGINAL: White2000GT
An LS6 is the only thing that can beat an M5?
Remeber, an M3 is still considered a 3 series and only LS6s can beat it.
M5 run about 13 flat at around 108 mph. Some LS1s can beat it, but only the Corvette can match it in handling.
M3 run about 13.4 or so, about the same as most magazine times for LS1. But remember, what will happen to the Camaro when it's up against an M3 on the track?
Even Z06 are not as sharp as M BMWs, but it's raw power and grip will allow it to beat the BMW in track time.
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 534
From: Canada
RE: BMW 540i
ORIGINAL: TommyV8
I am stock except for an aftermarket airbox lid, not much of a gain at all. I don't have a lot of knowledge about or any experience with the M cars but from what I understand the M3 is about equal to an LS1 fbod or Mustang Mach 1 and the M5 is just totally badass.
I am stock except for an aftermarket airbox lid, not much of a gain at all. I don't have a lot of knowledge about or any experience with the M cars but from what I understand the M3 is about equal to an LS1 fbod or Mustang Mach 1 and the M5 is just totally badass.
On a top end pull, the Mach would get its *** whooped, and an LS1 just might keep up.
No need to mention track times...
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,438
From: St. Louis
RE: BMW 540i
I don't autox (looks like fun though, I'll probably try it at least once) so track times really don't concern me. 13.4 is about what I do on the strip under optimal conditions and my 60 ft is usually 2.1x, so the M3 is about equal. If an M5 does 13 flat at 108 than it would smoke me.
The Z06 Vette has been known to run about 12 flat at 115.[:-] It handles, too.
The Z06 Vette has been known to run about 12 flat at 115.[:-] It handles, too.
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RE: BMW 540i
ORIGINAL: OICW
I say that because BMW is not a drag car. Only the Z06 can beat it all around, meaning on a track, strip of auto cross.
M5 run about 13 flat at around 108 mph. Some LS1s can beat it, but only the Corvette can match it in handling.
M3 run about 13.4 or so, about the same as most magazine times for LS1. But remember, what will happen to the Camaro when it's up against an M3 on the track?
Even Z06 are not as sharp as M BMWs, but it's raw power and grip will allow it to beat the BMW in track time.
ORIGINAL: White2000GT
An LS6 is the only thing that can beat an M5?
Remeber, an M3 is still considered a 3 series and only LS6s can beat it.
M5 run about 13 flat at around 108 mph. Some LS1s can beat it, but only the Corvette can match it in handling.
M3 run about 13.4 or so, about the same as most magazine times for LS1. But remember, what will happen to the Camaro when it's up against an M3 on the track?
Even Z06 are not as sharp as M BMWs, but it's raw power and grip will allow it to beat the BMW in track time.
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