new car idea for mrs td

TD · 08-05-2005, 12:18 PM

Fascinating (really).

However, I already know that it'll be too $$$$ even if everything else is perfect (which it won't be).

Is this a go? When will production start?

Manual tranny available? Or just wankermatic?

ff · 08-05-2005, 12:22 PM

I'm going out on a bit of a limb here, but it looks like those wheels could....be....... light...

dan · 08-05-2005, 12:23 PM

those are the wheels from the M6 also

Roadstergal · 08-05-2005, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ff

I'm going out on a bit of a limb here, but it looks like those wheels could....be....... light...

This is BMW. How about "Not horrifically heavy"?

wdc330i · 08-05-2005, 12:38 PM

Sign me up!

*Plaz* · 08-05-2005, 01:43 PM

Whaddaya think... $75K?

dan · 08-05-2005, 02:41 PM

lemming · 08-06-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoboy

55K

you don't think more like 65k, aty?

the way the M prices are climbing, i just assumed it would jump up there.

Fair! · 08-08-2005, 03:48 PM

Ultimate Wagons

Motor Trend's September issuee has a comparison of the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 and Mercedes E55 Wagon. There are some impressive numbers:

Mercedes E55 Wagon
Base Price: $85,020
Tested Price: $96,565
Horsepower: 469@6100rpm
Torque: 516@2650RPM
Weight: 4481lbs
0-60: 4.1secs
1/4mile: 12.3sec @113.8mph
Braking 60-0mph: 115ft
MT Figure Eight: 26.3secs @ 0.70g
600-ft Slalom: 64.8mph
Skidpad: 0.84g

Dodge Magnum SRT-8
Base Price: $37,995
Tested Price: $43,035
Horsepower: 425@6000rpm
Torque: 420@4800rpm
Weight: 4364lbs
0-60: 5.1
1/4mile: 13.1@108.2mph
Braking 60-0mph: 112ft
MT Figure Eight: 26.1secs@0.70g
600-ft Slalom: 67.1mph
Skidpad: 0.90g

(note: I nicked all this from a friend's post elsewhere!)

08-05-2005, 12:12 PM	#1
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dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,905	55K __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

08-08-2005, 03:48 PM	#10
Fair! Realist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	Ultimate Wagons Motor Trend's September issuee has a comparison of the Dodge Magnum SRT-8 and Mercedes E55 Wagon. There are some impressive numbers: Mercedes E55 Wagon Base Price: $85,020 Tested Price: $96,565 Horsepower: 469@6100rpm Torque: 516@2650RPM Weight: 4481lbs 0-60: 4.1secs 1/4mile: 12.3sec @113.8mph Braking 60-0mph: 115ft MT Figure Eight: 26.3secs @ 0.70g 600-ft Slalom: 64.8mph Skidpad: 0.84g Dodge Magnum SRT-8 Base Price: $37,995 Tested Price: $43,035 Horsepower: 425@6000rpm Torque: 420@4800rpm Weight: 4364lbs 0-60: 5.1 1/4mile: 13.1@108.2mph Braking 60-0mph: 112ft MT Figure Eight: 26.1secs@0.70g 600-ft Slalom: 67.1mph Skidpad: 0.90g (note: I nicked all this from a friend's post elsewhere!) __________________ Terry Fair - www.vorshlag.com 97 M3 (STU class), E36 LS1 (XP class), other BMWs

08-05-2005, 12:18 PM	#2
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Fascinating (really). However, I already know that it'll be too $$$$ even if everything else is perfect (which it won't be). Is this a go? When will production start? Manual tranny available? Or just wankermatic?

08-05-2005, 12:22 PM	#3
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	I'm going out on a bit of a limb here, but it looks like those wheels could....be....... light...

08-05-2005, 12:38 PM	#6
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,360	Sign me up!