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M-Series (M3, M5, M6)General M-Series Discussion - If it does not fit into a more specific M Category above, please place it in here. In addition, previously archived M-Series discussion is located in this section.
Has BMW lost its sport sedan lead with the latest M5? It isn't the fastest car in its class, the E63 AMG is quicker, and even a 2004 GTO can match it with an LS1 5.7. Maybe they should have bypassed the V10 and gone straight to using the 7 series V12?
I don't believe the released an "M" until the e28. I'm not too worried, MB is horrifically overpriced and they don't have half the technology.
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plus its a benz...all of the speed but none of the road feel, no manual option, its like driving a fast brick
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The Mercedes isn't a threat at all. It's like the Lexus IS-F is going to be, just a luxury car with a big engine. People who are in the market for a car like the M5 want something they can actually drive, not just mash the pedal.
Has BMW lost its sport sedan lead with the latest M5? It isn't the fastest car in its class, the E63 AMG is quicker, and even a 2004 GTO can match it with an LS1 5.7. Maybe they should have bypassed the V10 and gone straight to using the 7 series V12?
bmw made 1 v12 engined e34 m5 it used the a 5.5 verson of the 750's v12 but they found that the the car would under steer to much so they used the the 3.6 the 3.8 inline 6 the the 5.0 v8 ad now the 5.0 v10.
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V12 next time? 
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