2012 BMW M5 (F10) on the dyno

[The Stig]

Can't wait to see these things with a tune.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/26/2...up-with-power/

[MKIV]

Always been a fan of these cars. They just keep getting more impressive with every generation.

....with that said I think I'd still rather an IS-F :-)

[GTR-Dad]

Torque from the basement for the (every day driving) win.

I find this a very attractive package!

D

[The Stig]

Torque from the basement for the (every day driving) win.

I find this a very attractive package!

D

Absolutely, gobs of useful daily driving torque. The DCT is pretty slick as well. Do it Dan!

[GTR-Dad]

^^^^
Sig says Deep Pearl Blue...

Looking for pictures...

[The Stig]

^^^^
Sig says Deep Pearl Blue...

Looking for pictures...

Haha, will definitely post them.

[DynamiteQC]

that video is only missing a great exhaust sound

[Adler]

not the best sounding V8 i've ever heard, but I don't think the video does it justice. sure is damn quick though..

[GTR-Dad]

If you love the classic V8 rumble, you'll be a little disappointed. The cross bank manifold mixes up the exhaust pulse order and creates a new sound that's closer to a flat plane V8 than the classic.

[The Stig]

It's always a trade off when it comes to turbo vs. sound, the new 5.5 litre V8s from Mercedes are the same. Personally I love torquey turbo'd engines in terms of driving characteristics, but everyone has their own favorites.

[Xeno-Vibe]

replacing V10 with a V8 :[

[MKIV]

replacing V10 with a V8 :[

I know, but they threw two turbos on there, increased power/torque output and improved MPG!

Race car!

[Xeno-Vibe]

I know, but they threw two turbos on there, increased power/torque output and improved MPG! Race car!

Thats the reason they did it, according to top gear, the mpg. -.-"
V10 is a better platform and single turbo setup was better vs the TT