Teamspeed IAA 2011: BMW M5

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Sep 19, 2011 | 09:48 PM

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NAPO

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Originally Posted by PMac

I wonder if the 190mph is the true, drag-limited top speed. The E60 was good for 205 with the limiter removed, so it's hard to see how 10% more power would result in 15 mph reduction in top speed unless the new car either has a much bigger drag area, or is much less aerodynamically efficient than the previous car.

I don't think the manufacture's claimed top speed is accurate for most cars. The numbers they release are usually pretty conservative. I am almost positive this thing will break the 200mph mark if it is delimited.

Sep 20, 2011 | 11:22 AM

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Maybe gearing will come in to play... the SMG 7th ratio was not really an overdrive and pulled very very hard. Maybe the DCT 7th is more of an overdrive trading some top speed for lower revs?

Sep 20, 2011 | 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gk@domanimotors

Maybe gearing will come in to play... the SMG 7th ratio was not really an overdrive and pulled very very hard. Maybe the DCT 7th is more of an overdrive trading some top speed for lower revs?

That's definitely a possibility, but let's hope that's not the case because the M5 was originally created to terrorize the Autobahn.

Sep 20, 2011 | 12:38 PM

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That's definitely a possibility, but let's hope that's not the case because the M5 was originally created to terrorize the Autobahn.

And what, you don't think you could do that at 190 miles an hour?

. Exactly how much do you need to scare your family?
That's what this place'll do to you. "What, a saloon that can only go 190 miles an hour?! Why, this is preposterous!"

Sep 20, 2011 | 12:54 PM

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And what, you don't think you could do that at 190 miles an hour?

. Exactly how much do you need to scare your family?
That's what this place'll do to you. "What, a saloon that can only go 190 miles an hour?! Why, this is preposterous!"

True that!

Our need for speed is a condition which cannot be "cured".

Sep 23, 2011 | 11:36 AM

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BMW just posted this video from the Frankfurt show:

IAA 2011. Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW - YouTube

"An all time low fuel consumption of the current model fleet and revolutionary concepts - this is BMW at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011."