ALPINA Bi Turbo vs MB SL55 AMG, high speed chase - Page 2 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Jimmy Hill · 14th March 2002, 18:28

Funny how this came up

I wandered out of my local MB delaership on friday with a deposit on the SL55

No i wont get rid of the beast - and no i wont race a beast either - just out of respect.

But the more i hear bout the car the happier i am at my decision - I know - no 6 speed and its blown - but it may not apeal to some drivers but i appeals to me - besides if i want driving pleasure in its purest form i will have my 2000 beast to take out

YUMMIE

Thanks for the info

M5 Mark

markf · 14th March 2002, 18:36

Its been tested at 208 mph the SL55 and has a 0-60mph of about 4.2 and is automatic...it is that fast,and looks beautiful.
With a m5 I feel no jealousy about any other car except perhaps this beast.

Black M5 · 14th March 2002, 18:38

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Originally posted by Black M5

How could the M5 hold up if the Mighty Murielago lost in the 0-300 km/h race ?

tfung, I never said how could you think the M5 would win.... i said hold up... read carefilly before you respond!

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Originally posted by tfung
duh.. I know the M5 will loose to the SL55... but I'm curious by how much....

It will be SOOOOO behind that its pointless even imaging by how much... Say a mile or two How cares ? Duh

Adam · 14th March 2002, 19:12

Erik what are the stats for the B7..bhp torque weight etc..sounds like a sweet classic if it is as fast an e39 beast..

all the best
Adam

M5-BEAR · 14th March 2002, 21:27

Ordered My 2003 SL55 AMG in September 2001............ Don't know when i'll get it !!

"Bear"

Erik · 14th March 2002, 21:29

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Originally posted by KnightRider
By a lot tfung
If 550 and Vanquish in the 0-300 test were behind it BAD, I think something like 30 secs or so then M5...I don't want to think.
The car in the test had more power, but still the outcome would be roughly the same, read BAD
By the way guys, if anyone gets to test drive it, you have to tell us what its like, it's a criminal offence not to disclose such information I don't think anyone has driven it yet?

The SL 55 in the test had 500 Hp, and that is within the +- 5 % spread which is normal..........

The mag did a dyno of the car after the test...............

Erik

Erik · 14th March 2002, 21:48

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Originally posted by tfung

duh.. I know the M5 will loose to the SL55... but I'm curious by how much....

Tfung, I honestly belive the Bi Turbo will be able to at least stay with the M5 so it will loose by the same trailer lengths I did, and my airfilter was full of a birds home at the time. it was so clogged that it stopped my engine at a later race against the 996 turbo...

The B7 i have feels stronger than the Bi Turbo but according to factory info it should be slower. Maybe I get a chance to test them together this summer.

Erik

qrac · 15th March 2002, 00:41

i heard that zlatan ibrahimovic has bought a an amg.. he was in sweden a couple of days ago and flashed around in malmö and arlöv with his new car.. i was going to arlöv that day.. but something came up and i missed him

i'm curious if somebody knows if it was a sl 55 or another amg car? my buddy took a ride in it (claims it was an amg but he said sl 500 amg????) he was delirious afterwards!!

SSSteve · 27th March 2002, 07:35

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Originally posted by Erik

The B7 i have feels stronger than the Bi Turbo but according to factory info it should be slower. Maybe I get a chance to test them together this summer.

I wish I could be the test-pilot for the other car. I've never enjoyed the thrill of a 'speed-free-zone'.

Bonte · 27th March 2002, 10:40

Do u know Zlatan?

I think he is a graet player, but it definitely doesn't come out this season.... I like Vennegoor of hesselinbk more at this time, and of course Pierre van hooijdonk, but hey, why has he got to play for Feyenoord

Anyways, let us know if u know what car ...

bonte