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      04-13-2011, 12:34 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by cs4444 View Post
If the X6m does those numbers with the TTV8....The M5 being over 1000lbs lighter will be devastating!!
over 1,000 lbs lighter?

X6 35i weighs 4,784 lbs, 535i weighs 4,090 lbs, difference is 694 lb.

The real question will be how much weight does the M5 gain over the 535i (bigger engine will add 100-200 pounds) but what about other things? For instance the X6M weighs 5,324 pounds, 540 more than the X6 35i! I guess you could be correct if BMW limits the M5 weight gain to ~250 over the 535i but that will be tough.

On a brighter note, the X6M uses a 6 speed automatic, if the M5 uses a 7 speed and newer transmission that might also shave a little time off.

I think this thing should be under 3.9 seconds for sure, maybe even as good as 3.7, sorry CTS-V, you lose!
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