Best sounding BMW M5 all generations ?


Only heard it on video, but to me it's the E34.

Well, the only thing I'm sure of is the F10 sounds very meh compared to the others.
 
Probably either the E60 M5 or maybe an E28 M5.

The F10 is just embarrassing and the "active sound design" just makes it even worse.
 
E39 for me! That E60 just doesn't sound as high strung as I thought it would be...

I am biased. But the subtle induction noise of I6 takes the cake for me. All other cars are farting, the E34 is singing.

Keep in mind they didn't rev the E60 as much as they did with the others. It was quite pathetic, to be honest. If they did, it was game over to the rest.
After the V10, yes, I prefer a good I6 a million times over just about any V8.
 
^Agree. A friend has a E60 M5 and it does sound much better than in that video when revved. Also I don't think the E39 in that video is stock.
 
There's an M6 (E63) which drives past the office on a regular basis. Very, very few engines sound better. The greatest shame about the S85 was that it pitched up a fraction too early - before a decent dual clutcher was available. The E60 will forever be blighted by its SMG III transmission which was out of keeping with a luxury saloon. Which is a bloody crying shame, actually.
 
^Agree. A friend has a E60 M5 and it does sound much better than in that video when revved. Also I don't think the E39 in that video is stock.

There's an M6 (E63) which drives past the office on a regular basis. Very, very few engines sound better. The greatest shame about the S85 was that it pitched up a fraction too early - before a decent dual clutcher was available. The E60 will forever be blighted by its SMG III transmission which was out of keeping with a luxury saloon. Which is a bloody crying shame, actually.

Which in turn, gentlemen, reminds me of last time I met an E60 in regular traffic....I was keeping with it over a couple of avenues just to hear the noise (we where heading to the same side of town) When I finally catch up, I saw the driver...there it was, a gorgeous, dark straight hair, pale skinned, slim girl in her mids 30's driving the beast. What a sight, the car and the girl.
 
Which in turn, gentlemen, reminds me of last time I met an E60 in regular traffic....I was keeping with it over a couple of avenues just to hear the noise (we where heading to the same side of town) When I finally catch up, I saw the driver...there it was, a gorgeous, dark straight hair, pale skinned, slim girl in her mids 30's driving the beast. What a sight, the car and the girl.

I bet you were wondering which one sounded better when floored!

M for Mmmmm
 
I bet you were wondering which one sounded better when floored!

M for Mmmmm

LOL, you never disappoint! For sure, it was one of those girls that makes you offer everything, even becoming her slave, just to ride her.....car :jimlad:
I wished the girl I'm dating would have a car like that, and not a damm Hyundai Tucson :meh::D
 
Good POV E60 M5 video

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