09-28-2010, 12:17 PM
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Automotive Monomaniac
Location: North of Los Angeles, CA
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Mein Auto: Schnelle Autos
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Originally Posted by tadtaggert
The comments on the strength of the engine have me wondering, the E60 550i has some nice 0-60 numbers. Have a friend (long way away in Cal) who says his F10 550i does 0-60 in 5.5 or so based on his OBD II equipped monitor. I know if feels fast, but didn't think it felt that fast, I too would like to see a more technical review.
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I didn't mention this in the story, but I hooked the 550i up to electronic test equipment and pulled a 0-60 in 5.12 seconds. It would have been quicker with the Sport Automatic transmission, as there was significant delay between gear engagement.
- Mike
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