2012 BMW M5 (F10) on the dyno

**The Stig** · 12-26-2011, 09:45 PM

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

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

**MKIV** · 12-26-2011, 10:31 PM

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** · 12-26-2011, 10:38 PM

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

I find this a very attractive package!

D

**The Stig** · 12-27-2011, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by GTR-Dad

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** · 12-27-2011, 12:26 AM

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

Looking for pictures...

**The Stig** · 12-27-2011, 02:33 AM

Originally Posted by GTR-Dad

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

Looking for pictures...

Haha, will definitely post them.

**DynamiteQC** · 12-28-2011, 06:32 PM

that video is only missing a great exhaust sound

**Adler** · 12-29-2011, 02:58 AM

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** · 12-29-2011, 10:05 AM

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** · 12-29-2011, 07:28 PM

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.