Who's Gonna Buy Me an M5

[Almuric]

So I've always wanted a 5-series but just cant afford one. Today I decide to take a look at what the current model has, thinking hey...that 550i is really nice and powerful. Then I see it - the v10 powered M5! 500hp baby and 4 doors. Now where am I gonna get $90k so I can buy one?

[Bushwacker]

I would rather have a 550hp Chevy...

[Almuric]

ok, well you're talking about a corvetter maybe, or I could look at a viper from dodge, but neither one is gonna let me carry 3 of my friends comfortably!

[Bushwacker]

Actually I’m talking about a 68 or 69 Camaro or a 66 SS Chevelle. Pure American muscle baby.

[Almuric]

heh....you're also talking about building a motor!!

[Bushwacker]

hugh... Dude you can buy a crate motor straight from GM that puts out more than 600HP. You can also buy it ready to go...meaning all you do is hook up your plumbing and drivetrain and go. I'm not bagging on your "German made car" bro. I just perfer good old fashion American muscle.

Have a look at this.

12498827 ZZ572/720R Deluxe Crate Engine
The Deluxe version of the ZZ572/720R starts with the Base ZZ572/720R engine and adds the new tall deck single plane intake manifold and 1090 CFM King Demon carburetor delivers enough air and fuel to make 720 hp and 685 lb-ft of torque. The Deluxe 572 also includes the dip stick, dip stick tube, water pump and Distributor.

Technical Notes: ZZ 572/720R Deluxe Technical Information
Horsepower 720 @ 6250 RPM
Torque 685 Ft. Lbs. @ 4500 RPM
Max. Recommended RPM 6750 RPM
Compression Ratio 12:1
Partial Engine 12498825
Block 25534368 Tall Deck
Bearing Kit, Main 88962212
Bearing Kit, Camshaft 12499434
Crankshaft 88961554 Forged 4340 Steel
Connecting Rod 88962926 Forged 4340 Steel
Bearing Kit, Connecting Rod 88961556
Piston & Pin 88963227 Forged Aluminum
Piston Ring 12499212 Plasma-moly
Camshaft 88962216 Mechanical roller
Balancer 88962814 SFI Approved
Cylinder Head 88961160 Aluminum
Gasket, Head 88961561
Rocker Covers, pair 12499200 "572"
Valve, Intake 12366987 2.25" Stainless steel
Valve, Exhaust 88963128 1.88" Stainless steel
Valve, Spring 88963933 Dual
Valve, Retainer 12366990 Chrome moly steel
Key, Valve Retainer 12366992
Shim, Valve Spring .88963937
Rocker Arm 12361323 Roller 1.7:1
Lifters 88962920 Roller
Push Rod, Intake 88962284 High performance one piece
Push Rod, Exhaust 88962283 High performance one piece
Oil Pan 10240721
Windage Tray, Oil 88962187
Gasket, Oil Pan 10106407
Oil Pump 88963707
Spark Plug 5613100 - R42XLS

The following items are included in the ZZ 572/7R20 HP Deluxe Engine Package
Water Pump 14058915 Aluminum Short
Carburetor 88962217 1090 CFM King Demon
Distributor 10093387 Multiple Spark Discharge
Manifold, Intake 88962218
Gasket, Intake 88962213
Wires, Spark Plugs 12499211
Ignition Timing 36? total advance
Fuel Race Fuel

[Almuric]

I've already been looking at that motor. Was thinking about building a Chevelle. But I still want an M5 even if I did build one.

[Bushwacker]

So what year would you pick for the chevelle

[DiabloVT]

bah

that iDrive is so incomphensible! you buy a car worth $200k+ (AU$) and you have to spent a month mucking about with it. for that price id expect a car thats ready to drive how i want it do haha

if youve got that much money, just buy a HSV GTS and $100k on a boat

[Almuric]

I never said i had the money!