What happened to the thread about the 560 vs the M5 that w126 had?
Tim

Did you delete it?
Tim

I hate to say it but I can't see a 560 beating an m5. Maybe a euro spec would have some chance but no way the us spec would.
The e28 M5 (First M5) put down 256HP and had a top end of 155MPH
Granted the 560 put out near the same power and had a very close high speed one thing can't be changed wieght!
I'm the first to say how quick the Big 8 w126's are but even the first M5 would win and as for the drag racing part ahh. I dont know about the 560 but the euro 500 was rated at 7.4 0- 62mph and the m5 e28 was rated at something like 7.1 US SPEC.
I dont see how it could happen unless the other driver was'nt racing or it was misbaged.