BMW encounter tonight--->
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BMW encounter tonight--->
I was going to dinner with my fiance`, and we were running late (about 7 pm.) I happened upon two mid 30's men driving a Black BMW 540i (6-spd, I could tell from his takeoffs and his exhaust note)
I drove along with him for a bit, as he was driving a bit "spirited" Pulled alongside him at one particular light. He brings the revs up (once again, stick shift, and with the windows down, I could hear every sound he made) and chirps out on the green light. I launch beside him at 2500 rpm, and bog it. The 2.7 recovers quickly and he's only got about 1/2 a fenderlength on me. (my bumper is even with the trailing edge of his front wheelwell) Through 1st gear, I pull back a few inches, we both shift second, and we both back out for another light.
A few blocks later, we're on Eastern Parkway, heading towards Queens. I get some open space, and I hold a steady speed of 40 in 3rd gear. As he rolls up alongside, I punch it. From 40-60, I hold about a full fenderlength on the 540. He can't pull me in, I can't shake him. I was impressed with my 2.7..
Yes my car is bone stock with 6800 miles.
I drove along with him for a bit, as he was driving a bit "spirited" Pulled alongside him at one particular light. He brings the revs up (once again, stick shift, and with the windows down, I could hear every sound he made) and chirps out on the green light. I launch beside him at 2500 rpm, and bog it. The 2.7 recovers quickly and he's only got about 1/2 a fenderlength on me. (my bumper is even with the trailing edge of his front wheelwell) Through 1st gear, I pull back a few inches, we both shift second, and we both back out for another light.
A few blocks later, we're on Eastern Parkway, heading towards Queens. I get some open space, and I hold a steady speed of 40 in 3rd gear. As he rolls up alongside, I punch it. From 40-60, I hold about a full fenderlength on the 540. He can't pull me in, I can't shake him. I was impressed with my 2.7..
Yes my car is bone stock with 6800 miles.
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Sounds like ya had fun :) What is the 0-60 & HP on the 540i anyway?
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Re: Sounds like ya had fun :) What is the 0-60 & HP on the 540i anyway?
According to test reports, auto is 6.1, and 6 sp is 5.9. Didn't check HP. Should be a close contest- depends on driver ability, I would think
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