The horsepower race is on, again! BMW's M5 was king of the hill with its hi-revving 507hp V10 until Mercedes released the E 63 AMG with 511hp. Surely only just a few extra horsepower but it still counts as the German premium marques go to battle.
Now, there’s a new kid in town - the twin-turbo V10 Audi RS 6. With its massive 580 horsepower under the hood, it is speculated that Audi has understated the true horsepower figure of 600hp. How long will the RS 6 hold the throne? Well, most likely until the new Mercedes E-Class AMG is released in 2008, however, it seems based upon these latest spy photos that BMW may have a trick or two planned.
Evidence shows BMW is preparing a slightly more evil version of the M5, and this time it appears to be twin-turbos! According to the photographer who snapped this M5 prototype, the engine sound was different from the usual M5. In addition, clearly visible are the extra air intakes cut in the front bumper. However, take a closer look inside the lower air duct openings on the sides of the front bumper and you'll notice a verticle flap which redirects the air flow into what appears to be an intercooler for a turbo.

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/9/10/9070910.004/9070910.004.Mini1L.jpg

holy crap.

Forced Induction....sweet
Could be another blown Euro

man all the sudden BMW is like...

Hey Broski...Check this thing out! It FORCES air into the motor!

Sweet Baby Jesus!

shouldnt have any problem hitting 200mph in that thing haha

wow the hood and bumper gap looks terrible on that.

wow the hood and bumper gap looks terrible on that.


What do you expect, it's obviously a Suzuki with BMW badges

wow the hood and bumper gap looks terrible on that.

Thats from all the 200 mph plus runs on the autobahn.. :snky:

look at the fmic hanging below the bumper...

Nick

wow the hood and bumper gap looks terrible on that.
Hey dumbass, it's a preproduction model.

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2007/5/24/6070524.001/6070524.001.1L.jpg
Wow look how horrible that hood is, Chevy cant even make a smooth surface anymore, jesus quality control has gone down. Pathetic, looks like they made it out of cardboard. Oh wait, it's fucking camo for testing. DIAF.

wow the hood and bumper gap looks terrible on that.

thats cause they couldnt fit the turbos under the hood...they had to work it closed haha

The vents are there for testing purposes. On the other hand i may go oldschool, check this out S52 conversion.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=230276925&dealer_id=100004050&car_year=1990&marketZipError=false&awsp=false&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=M3&transmission=&distance=0&address=07024&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=1992&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1987&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=562

Nick, that e30 m3 is overpriced as a motherfucker!

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the vette finish. See: flying roof.

Nick, that e30 m3 is overpriced as a motherfucker!

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the vette finish. See: flying roof.

def overpriced but i would love to have that car

The vents are there for testing purposes. On the other hand i may go oldschool, check this out S52 conversion.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=230276925&dealer_id=100004050&car_year=1990&marketZipError=false&awsp=false&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=BMW&model=M3&transmission=&distance=0&address=07024&make2=&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=1992&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1987&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=562

There is a local guy selling an S50 E30 M3 Turbo thats real hot. PT can probably chime in with some info, I don't really know the guy very well

Yeah guys i know it's overpriced, but still sweet. I'd love to rock one of those, but not at that $$

What do you guys think is a good price for one of those? 19-20K with the S52 14-16K for a regular one?

I'm sure Mike can convert one in an afternoon if you get him a case of beer, a motor, and a car.

i have seen a white mint stock s14 e30 m3 going for almost 20k at the atlantic city classic car auction before it was right next to the e24 m6 i bought :)

Nick, 2 cases of beer and a weekend, maybe a steak, call it a day hahahaha. On another note there is an e30 Touring (SUPER RARE) with a Euro S52, and 5 lug swap for sale up in my area ;)

http://www.willz.ca/images/Rhoodup2.jpg
http://www.willz.ca/images/engineR.jpg

Thats a very unique vehicle. Email the details if you got them and price.

Nick, PM'd you as I dont have email access for the next 24 hours.