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Originally Posted by FSETH
 There is nothing wrong with a 500 hp, high revving, naturally aspirated V10, imo. It is the same reason I am looking for an e46 M3 over a tuned e92 335i. If you aren't limited to stoplight racing, there is something to be said for the "old school" high revving characteristics of an N/A ///M engine. |
Except for the embarrassing fuel consumption, and pathetic range. Another member here sold his M5 after reporting 8-10 mpg combined in the real world, and 150 mile range per tank. He was refueling 2-3 times per week.
That V10 engine sounds great when it is running up through the revs, though.
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