C6 vs BMW M6 ... 0-60 and 1/4 mile?
05-09-2006, 03:42 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
SEC > BCS 4 St. Judes '09
i've always loved bimmers. but my tastes have matured and changed a bit since becoming a corvette owner. i crave torque!!! and so now i lust after the AMG mercs. those things are torque MONSTERS!!!! if the C6 ever becomes too inconvenient as a daily driver...its off to the merc dealer for a brand new E55 
did i just say i would get rid of my C6 in favor of a 4 door sedan? SHAH!!! AS IF!!!
but that E55 is still damned TASTY!!!!
did i just say i would get rid of my C6 in favor of a 4 door sedan? SHAH!!! AS IF!!!
but that E55 is still damned TASTY!!!!
05-09-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vette-oholic
why dont you put it on www.yousendit.com
then repost the link...
at least that way, it's "forum safe" in case youre not on a racetrack.
then repost the link...
at least that way, it's "forum safe" in case youre not on a racetrack.
05-12-2006, 02:29 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by oobatz
I've seen at least 5 M5s already here in North California, no M6s but I don't believe the M6 is available until August.
05-12-2006, 04:43 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by sallen619
They are remarkable cars with nice price tag along with it. On a track it might be a different story.
05-12-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I doubt you'll ever encounter one in real life and I doubt you'll ever see one at your local 1/4 mile track. So why worry about what I call a "ghost" car?
Tom
Tom
05-12-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by vette-oholic
Well I see the 06 M6 listed as 4.5 sec, 0-60
but cant find any 1/4 mi times
Anyone know?
but cant find any 1/4 mi times
Anyone know?
05-12-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Skiman
Per the Febuary 2006 issue of Road & Track, both the M5 and M6 achieved identical 0 to 60 times of 4.1 seconds, and identical 1/4 mile times of 12.4 seconds, with slightly different trap speeds. Testing was apparently done in Germany, as opposed to Road & Track's normal stateside test location. Note that the full 500 HP is only available temporarily.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3173
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=3173
I dont think its the 500 HP thats availbale temporarily, its the launch mode. The 500 HP can be switched at anytime with a button.
05-12-2006, 03:46 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by Monts
Seems like the big BMW sedan can take the C6. That just doesn't seem right.
05-12-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DJackman
I dont think its the 500 HP thats availbale temporarily, its the launch mode. The 500 HP can be switched at anytime with a button.
Not its not availble temporarily. You cant use the launch mode until like 2500 miles or something, then you have to go to the dealership and they turn it on for you.
05-12-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by brn-c6
I own both a M5 and a C6 my C6 is heavily modded so a whop the M5,though my M5 walks away from a c6 even if the c6 has bolt ons headers exhaust etc. Top end if the M5 has the governer limiter on it the c6 would gain jsut because the M5 cuts off. I have removed my limiter and I have toped 200mph in my M5 and a C6 comes no where close.
05-12-2006, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by brn-c6
I own both a M5 and a C6 my C6 is heavily modded so a whop the M5,though my M5 walks away from a c6 even if the c6 has bolt ons headers exhaust etc. Top end if the M5 has the governer limiter on it the c6 would gain jsut because the M5 cuts off. I have removed my limiter and I have toped 200mph in my M5 and a C6 comes no where close.
I seriously doubt that a M5 has a higher top speed than a C6-Z06.
05-12-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jschindler
Once again, we are forgetting that those pesky Z06's are C6's also. Why don't we compare "C6"s to "5" series BMWs and include the 525s if thats the way we are going to compare them!
I seriously doubt that a M5 has a higher top speed than a C6-Z06.
I seriously doubt that a M5 has a higher top speed than a C6-Z06.
05-12-2006, 10:21 PM
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My late 80's INLINE 6! grey market M5 Alpina, (they were all black exterior/beige leather back then), after the full Dinan package, filled my rearview mirror with Porches and American V8s. Rock steady to 175. Apparently this hasn't changed.
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05-12-2006, 10:21 PM
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IMO, I does'nt sound right that a 500hp M5 heavy sedan can beat a 505hp Z06 which is a hell of a lot lighter and less wind resistant. Even if the M5 is faster at top end it is still 6/10 of a second slower than the Z06 in a Quarter mile run and thats a big difference. I believe if BMW made a luxury sedan that eclipes 200 mph it would have an MSRP well above $100K.
From literature that I have read the M5 and regular corvette coupes have always been neck and neck in performance numbers over the years.
From literature that I have read the M5 and regular corvette coupes have always been neck and neck in performance numbers over the years.
05-12-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
You would be surprised. The m5 has been rated as high as 205 where as the Z last i heard was at 198
Because I have no direct experience, and none of the mags has tested one without the limiter, we (including me) are speculating. Just seems a bit much to me.
05-12-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SR0707
My late 80's INLINE 6! grey market M5 Alpina, (they were all black exterior/beige leather back then), after the full Dinan package, filled my rearview mirror with Porches and American V8s. Rock steady to 175. Apparently this hasn't changed.
05-12-2006, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jschindler
What did the "full Dinan package" include? Can we now include Corvettes with the "Full LPE Package" in this comparison? Where does it end....
05-13-2006, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jschindler
I'm not sure how a car with a speed limiter can be "rated" at a higher speed. I'm sure it's a very fast car, and I have great respect for BMW's. But I have been around fast cars, boats and motorcycles since the mid 60's. I know that there are an awful lot of "urban legends" that are just that. 200mph takes a hell of a lot of hp and aerodynamics (which includes frontal area).
Because I have no direct experience, and none of the mags has tested one without the limiter, we (including me) are speculating. Just seems a bit much to me.
Because I have no direct experience, and none of the mags has tested one without the limiter, we (including me) are speculating. Just seems a bit much to me.
not really there are numerous vids of the M5 going 200 mph. do a search. There is more to going fast than just aerodynamics. In fact at 200+ mph a heavier car is better to resist lift.
And have you ever heard of a chip, or program that removes the limter?
Dont worry the it will take the m5 a long time to run down the Z at that point. but the top end is faster on the m5 face it.