Modded 370 compared to e39 m5?
 

Has anyone driven an 02-03 M5? I know these cars are not really in the same category as the Z but I'm talking purely in terms of acceleration. You can see my mods and power in my sig.

I was thinking a Z with similar mods as mine would be pretty close to the M5 since it has a weight advantage and would be pretty close to 394 hp (not whp of course)

But im really just speculating. Anyone know from experience?

I'm asking because I've always liked them and they are pretty cheap now

Well... I believe they had a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds, and 1/4 mile in the mid 13's, so you'll be about as quick.
Just gotta understand that those M5's SUCK reliability wise (and if I can say their reliability sucks compared to the 370Z with all the problems I have... LOL... It tells you how big a POS the BMW is)

The M5 is ridiculous. Purely in terms of acceleration, it will roast the Z, especially from 3rd gear on.

Edit** Even the older ones. My buddy used to have one, and I have driven it. Handles like a boat compared to the Z, but it roars off the line. I cannot remember his mods, but I know he did most of the common items.

One thing come to mind and that’s a decade old.

Are you sure you're talking about the right M5?

Oh, also, they're totally different beasts, all BMWs (not the -28s) really do feel like the ultimate driving machine... For a short period of time... But you'll still have the super stuff steering and suspension wise, they're ok, just compared to a modern car you think, hmmmmm... Did they not know about sway bars

Maybe I was just younger and more impressionable :icon17: I remember getting thrown back in my seat noticeably more than the Z now. I'll have some questions for him the next time I see him :tup:

I'm with you on the reliability. He was always working on that bi+ch...

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Well, 400HP and 370ft lbs of torque feels like more because it is more no matter the weight of the car, it's just that it doesn't actually get you anywhere once you're actually going, lol

the M5 will deff be quicker then the "race car wannabe nismo" for sure

also remember that german HP is equal to 1.231234 Jap hp srs

Did you guys see the new M5 has 500 ft-lb torque @ 1500 RPM :driving:

M5 would be faster in a straight line, although I think the Z would outgrip it in corners and braking. Higher numbers in handling doesn't mean it feels better while handling though.

Those stock times only apply on the auto. (4.6 to 4.9). If you run manual, 4.9 to 5.4 is much more common. It seems, not all manual Z drivers can pull the Z to it's full accel potential.

The auto has been known to hit 4.4 with very mild mods.:tup:

Decade old BMW's are money traps. If you can find a good example that hasn't been trashed, it might be worth it if you can get it dirt cheap. Chances are though, no one buys an M5 and drives it like a grandma and you're gonna end up spending a ton to get it marginally reliable. I think that's fair to say about most high performance sports car/sedan.

That is why they are being sold cheap as a favor for getting them out off their misery with all the headaches of repairs.
I still love the E39 M5 but I would not keep one.