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E34 M5 vs. Ferrari’s Legendary Testarossa

By Derick

UK based CAR Magazine recently published online an article from their 1990 archive that posed a serious question.  Being the fastest sedan in the world (1990), how does the E34 M5 stand up to Ferrari’s Testarossa?  In more technicality, they wanted to compare a 6 cylinder German made sedan to a 12 cylinder Italian sports car legend.  The results are not surprising; however, the category by category comparison is a joy to read for any E34 M5 owner.  In fact, there is an aftermarket solve for each of the M5’s weaknesses called out in the article.  I know for a fact from proper chip selection to suspension and braking upgrades, the factory M5 can be improved upon.  I can read the conclusion in plain text.

There’s no reason why a four-door saloon cannot offer real supercar pleasures. More sharpness, and the M5 would have won this comparison un-reservedly. . . .

Still, I’ve added more sharpness to mine E34 M5 and now I’m re-asking the question of which car is truly better, my E34 M5 or a factory 1990 Ferrari Testarossa?  The original article can be read here.

 

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