[Auto/Moto] BMW M5 G90 Drag Races Its Predecessors, Everyone Wins

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The automotive industry is constantly changing. As technology evolves, cars become safer and more comfortable. In most cases,they're also faster than their predecessors, especially if that's a defining characteristic. However, manufacturers struggle to improve while adhering to emissions regulations. It's quite a complex topic, and you'll hear contradicting opinions depending on the crowd you choose to listen to. These days, even supercar manufacturers have to resort to some form of electrification, whether we like it or not. And it's a double-edged sword. As you add batteries, you increase the weight. You can "extract" more horsepower and torque from a hybrid setup, but you can't ignore the weight problem. I won't even start discussing the parking situation, as new cars have become so big they can hardly fit in the old spaces. From the moment BMW introduced the G90 M5, everyone pointed at its weight issue: it's over 5,000 lbs (2,435 kg/5,368 lbs) to be more precise). That's 1,521 lbs heavier than the E34 M5 you could buy from the dealership 30 years ago. The Porsche 911 Turbo has only gained about 600 lbs in the past 30+ years, while the modern Nissan GT-R is just over 700 lbs heavier than the R32 GT-R. The more weight you add, the more stress for the tires, brakes, and suspension. And I won't even get into the driving hazards. I've seen too many crashes with BMW M, Mercedes-AMG, and Bentleys recently as drivers thought their cars weren't susceptible to the laws of physics. You can easily lose track of how fast you're going in a comfy, super sedan, and it only takes one patch of ice or water to change your life. But enough of me complaining about how "fat" modern cars have become. Comparing the G90 to its predecessors, the F90 and the F10 should reveal some interesting information. Can you believe the latter is almost 15 years old? It was the first M5 with a turbocharged engine. BMW abandoned the idea of using a V10 in this model, as amazing as that unit sounded like in the E60, and returned to a V8 setup like the older E39. While the RWD setup might be fun to drive, it's unlikely to stand a chance against its AWD competitors. A friend of mine mentioned he had more fun with his E39 than he did with the F10, but I've yet to drive the latter. Despite its weight, the BMW M5 Competition (F90) was still good enough for a 7:35 lap of the Nurburgring. It's most likely the last one using an internal combustion engine with no electric aids. BMW purists will probably feel like Porsche enthusiasts did when their favorite brand switched to water-cooled engines. Or is it worse than that? Anyway, I didn't want to spoil the outcome of this three-way drag race for you, hence the introduction. The result should reveal that questions like "Which is the best M5 out there?" can render multiple answers. Ultimately, it depends on what you want from a car.

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