Jun 15, 2011 5:15:23 AM
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The new M5 - Official Specs
Not impressed by the numbers. They were either limited by the DCT's torque capabilities or they are playing dirty tricks by keeping more power for the future M5 Grand Coupe. I bet than on a straight line from a rolling start the new AMG 63 range is faster.
Copied from Bimmerpost: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=544860
Official Specs / Stats:
560PS (552hp) / 680Nm (501tq) V8 twin-turbo
552hp at 6,000rpm (E60 M5 reached max 507PS at 7750rpm)
Max torque at just 1500rpm (vs E60 M5 which had max torque of 507Nm)
7-speed DCT transmission (manual transmission also likely, based on yesterday's photos.)
0-100km (0-62mph) in 4.4 seconds (E60 M5 took 4.7 seconds)
0-200km (0-124mph)in 13 seconds
M-Drivers-Package will increase top speed from 250km/h to 305km/h (127mph to 189mph)
Active M-differential with torque vectoring
Looks to break 8min lap at Nurburgring
Tires are 265/35 ZR 20" front 295/30 ZR 20" rea