Puntiki:The absolute pinnacle in Sports Sedan motoring has a name: BMW M5. Relatively reserved in its looks, this super-sport sedan is the most sophisticated and powerful 5 Series ever – five liter capacity, 10 cylinders, 500 hp (SAE net) output, 383 lb-ft maximum torque, and engine speeds in excess of 8,000 rpm. The BMW M5 boasts the most innovative drive concept in its class, the best power-to-weight ratio, super-car handling, as well as outstanding everyday driving qualities, I cant wait to get my right foot on top of the accelerator pedal of one of these beasts. 1/4 mile in the 12's and 0-60mph in the 4's. This is the vehicle that sets the benchmark.
Pablo: Yes Puntiki, without a doubt this will be the best sports sedan for some time yet. This car is clearly an iron first wrapped in a velvet glove. BMW, while they may have cocked up the 7-Series in the face of S Class and A8, have a car that indisputably stomps on E55AMG and perhaps even the Audi RS6. I would love to see a time trial test between the Audi, the E55 and BMW. Something for Top Gear perhaps?
As for the BMW's "flame styling", I think the 5 series looks far better the 7, but not as nice as the 6, which is the BMW I most covet at the moment. Roll on the BMW M6!
