.. The new 3 series has twin turbo 300HP.. SHouldn't the 5 series have more HP..
Edmunds' Test of the New Twin-Turbo BMW 535i
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Edmunds' Test of the New Twin-Turbo BMW 535i
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This Is a BMW, So Let's Start With Power
What does BMW's new twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine do for the 5 Series? This 2008 BMW 535i test car with an automatic transmission effectively equaled the acceleration of a 2006 BMW 550i equipped with a manual transmission. The 535i's 5.5-second acceleration to 60 mph proves a sedan doesn't need the 550i's V8 engine to be quick.
What does BMW's new twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine do for the 5 Series? This 2008 BMW 535i test car with an automatic transmission effectively equaled the acceleration of a 2006 BMW 550i equipped with a manual transmission. The 535i's 5.5-second acceleration to 60 mph proves a sedan doesn't need the 550i's V8 engine to be quick.
Heh. manufactors always put the same engine in different chassis. Its a way to save money, plus the engine works great so why not?
Toyota did that with the LS430 and GS430, and also the IS300 and GS300.
Toyota did that with the LS430 and GS430, and also the IS300 and GS300.
Same can be said about the BMW 230 hp straight 6. The above mentioned BMW engines feel more powerful than what is on paper.
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Bottom Line:
With the addition of the twin-turbo six to the 5 Series, this stately car no longer requires a V8 or manual transmission to be entertaining.
With the addition of the twin-turbo six to the 5 Series, this stately car no longer requires a V8 or manual transmission to be entertaining.
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Still think it looks pretty bad but a base model might be one of the best buys in the market as a complete car. Space, luxury, sport, etc.
I believe this model as tested was 60k, which is LS 460 territory. Yes, totally different machines but you see what I mean.
That joystick is out of place.
I believe this model as tested was 60k, which is LS 460 territory. Yes, totally different machines but you see what I mean.
That joystick is out of place.
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If I truly had lots of money and wanted a luxury car, I'd buy the 550i. It's not much faster and consumes more fuel than the 535i, but the V8 is terrific. Conceptually, I'm not in love with turbocharging a BMW engine, but I understand BMW's reasoning to create a twin-turbo.
And of course, I'd order it with 3 pedals
(I'm pissed that BMW no longer offers Active Cruise in conjunction with the manual; the automatic is required for that option which I love)
And of course, I'd order it with 3 pedals
(I'm pissed that BMW no longer offers Active Cruise in conjunction with the manual; the automatic is required for that option which I love)
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High hp is always saved for the M5.
But wtf is up with that steering wheel? Kinda like the one in the RDX or Civic.
I believe this model as tested was 60k, which is LS 460 territory.
