Maxima vs BMW 535i?

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Jun 15, 2001 | 01:26 PM

97maxima

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Hi,

My friend has a 93 BMW 535i, I'm thinking about racing it, but I don't know any info about that car. Does anybody know the specs for that car or performance numbers? The Bimmer is stock auto, I'm auto too.

Jun 15, 2001 | 01:33 PM

Nealoc187

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535i

I just looked up the 93 535i on my trusty "acceleration numbers" website, and found 0-60 in 8.2 and 1/4 mile iun 16.3. this site is pretty accurate, usually within .3 of TYPICAL acceleration numbers. granted really really awesome drivers may be a little faster, and really really crappy drivers may be a bit slower. it doesnt say whether these #s are for a 5 speed or auto though.

Jun 15, 2001 | 02:15 PM

bramirez

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Re: 535i

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Originally posted by Nealoc187
I just looked up the 93 535i on my trusty "acceleration numbers" website, and found 0-60 in 8.2 and 1/4 mile iun 16.3. this site is pretty accurate, usually within .3 of TYPICAL acceleration numbers. granted really really awesome drivers may be a little faster, and really really crappy drivers may be a bit slower. it doesnt say whether these #s are for a 5 speed or auto though.

Can you share your trusty "acceleration numbers" website?

Jun 15, 2001 | 02:19 PM

97maxima

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So you think I will be able to take it?

Jun 15, 2001 | 02:38 PM

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So you think I will be able to take it?

It will be a tossup. Usually a half second difference in 0-60 isn't enought to ensure a "definite win." For automatics, it will depend on reaction time for the stoplight, and initial traction.