Is there a 550 coming out?
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Yeah, my friend/sales rep told me he heard that it was going to be a reality. He even referenced this spring. I'm still waiting for that Performance Pkg. to arrive here in US for the 545. If I were BMW I would definitely bring that 550 to market along with performace pkg. That powerplant could put the 0-60 performance in the 5 second area, assuming weight of engine is not significantly higher.
Yeah definitley the 5.0 thus the 550 designation. I was real suprised to hear it, but if they are doing it with the 7 why not the 5. It's not like the 550 would be any threat to the M5. I don't think too many people will pull off the M5 waiting list for the 550. I might though if it comes out. The difference in payment between the 5 and M5 could put a nice sports car in the garage. Infiniti G35 Coupe or C6 Vette...
sales rep confirmed that they are starting production on the 550 in the late spring and should be available for delivery around sept/oct. he's urged me to wait as i went into order a 545 for euro delivery. the v-8 is supposed to be a more efficient (fuel consumption) engine as well. supposedly the new engine for the 3 series claims to increase fuel economy by around 22%.
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Is it just me, or is this "new 4.8 liter Valvetronic V8" simply the 4.8 liter V8 from the X5 4.8is? I am gonna go ahead and conclude this is the case.
I would really like to see the 360hp V8 in the 5-Series as I always believe that the 5-Series is BMW's best car. The 3-Series compromises on luxury and the 7-Series compromises on sport, but the 5-Series is like the balance of the two. Maximum driving comfort and maximum driving sport in one car.
I would really like to see the 360hp V8 in the 5-Series as I always believe that the 5-Series is BMW's best car. The 3-Series compromises on luxury and the 7-Series compromises on sport, but the 5-Series is like the balance of the two. Maximum driving comfort and maximum driving sport in one car.
I am pretty happy with this 550 coming out. My friend/Sales rep told me fall 05. I was going to forge ahead with the M5 and endure first year production bugs, but now BMW has made it easier for me to go with a regular 5. I figure with the money I save I just might park a sweet sports car next to the 550. I guess you could say almost two cars for the price of one. I lease so it is almost 2 payments for one M5.
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I agree somewhat, but not one production sedan in that price range will best the 545's performance numbers. Not the E500, A6-4.2 or any Japanese offering.
If the numbers pan out the 550 will be in the Cadillac CTS-V territory.
I am going with the 550, because it will be the fastest non factory moded sedan out there. If they keep the weight the same I would like to think we could see a 4.9-5.0 second 60. I love my 540 so the 550 will be great. Drives better now than when new. For my neck snapping speed I may go with a C6 to park next to the 550.
If the numbers pan out the 550 will be in the Cadillac CTS-V territory.
I am going with the 550, because it will be the fastest non factory moded sedan out there. If they keep the weight the same I would like to think we could see a 4.9-5.0 second 60. I love my 540 so the 550 will be great. Drives better now than when new. For my neck snapping speed I may go with a C6 to park next to the 550.