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1038 messages, Last post on Jun 18, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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Still enjoying my E55. I'm putting on some decent tires on the car as I type - Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. With the replacement tires, I'm going 275 on the back to beef up the overall traction. Will report back on the improvement. I have a deposit on the M5 but turned down the CLS55. The CLS55 is not practical enough for me with a reduction of interior space (rear middle seat gone). The car emphasizes much on style but little on substance if you ask me. The M5 should be interesting (still 10 months away) and I'm still on the fence. I find the car quite ugly and not luxurious enough for me. Must test one out to see if I can live with all the buttons and harsh suspension day in day out. I enjoy effortless acceleration and performance in my daily sedans I hope the M5 can match the E55 in this area, without having to rev the engine to 7k, creating too much fuss and noise. |
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 25, 2005 2:11 am)
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| These Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s make all the difference, car handles significantly better. Nicer ride as well, unbelievable. | |
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Replying to: cdr (Feb 16, 2005 3:42 pm) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Feb 17, 2005 1:13 am) |
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The new Jaguar XJR doesn't really compete with the E55 AMG and the BMW M5. The closest car to the aluminum XJR is the Maserati Quattroporte. It will be interesting to see how the 2006 Cadillac STS-V fares against the XJR. Information and pictures on the 06 STS-V: http://media.gm.com/events/autoshows/05naias/brands/cadillac/stsv- %20overview.html http://www.cadillac.com/under5/under5.html from motorsportscenter.com "The supercharged Northstar V8: 4.4 liters, 440 hp, 430 lb-ft of torque - 90% of which is available from 2200 to 6000rpm, and VVT. This supercharger is worthy of special note - engineers were happy to tell us that this blower operates with some 30% less drag than the Ford GT's supercharger, and the intercooler has 50 cooling fins per inch length of the pipeline." |
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Pictures, videos, and more of the 05 XJ http://www.keycast.com/keycast/jaguar/xj/USNewXJ_LWB/default.asp?- ref=noref&detect=1&flashversion=7&jsenabled=1 Information on Jaguar's 4.0 V-8: http://www.jagweb.com/aj6eng/v8_performance.html The new aluminum XJ8 (from 2004 on) has a 4.2 V-8 with a ZF 6 speed automatic transmission. It pollutes less, makes more power, and is more efficient than the 4.0 V-8. Here is a picture of the new XJ's aluminum chassis: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/images/04jagxjbody.jpg The new XJ's chassis is 40 per cent lighter than that of the equivalent steel body and 60 per cent stiffer than its predecessor. The next XK8 will use the new XJ's aluminum chassis. |
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I would take these two sedans over a new M5: Holden HSV sedan video: http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/vy2/video/premiere.wmv The above Holden HSV sedan (owned by GM...HSV is Holden's performance line) uses a Corvette's LS1. They now use the LS2. Holden races their sedan in the Australian V8 Supercar series. Here is a link to Holden HSV: http://www.hsv.com.au/index_new.html Ford Falcon XR8 video: http://www.strategicqld.com.au/files/burnbabyburn.mpg The above car is made by Ford of Australa. Ford of Australia has a performance line, FPV. Here is a link to Ford FPV: http://fpv.com.au/ |
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The new M5's grille looks like a Pontiac's grille. The rear taillights look like a 2001 Kia Rio's taillights. Why does the new 5 series have a nasty flat dash? |
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