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      05-31-2013, 12:50 PM   #52
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New M5 have EPS
The M5 has a vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering according to BMWUSA. The owners manual does not mention anything about the steering type. What source did you use to get your information?

Here is a quote from a drive review by Bimmerpost: "Unlike many other models of late, the F10 M5 still uses that good ole hydraulic steering rack, and it felt so good being back to this setup." Source http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=731680

and realoem agrees, the hardware is indeed hydraulic:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...98&hg=32&fg=10

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It's still the same engine... are you telling me z4 35i and z4 35is have different engine or its the same engine with a software tune?
It simply depends on where you draw the line I think

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Comparing a gasoline engine and diesel engine is like apples and oranges. why not compare it to electric car as well?
Not my idea. Please look here:

http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear/25_3.php#2

The M50d diesel finished 2nd just behind the N54T. The N55 was awarded fifth place behind the Boxter engine and the regular twin turbo diesel.

Without the extra power I do not think the N54 would have won again last year.
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