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Aug 15, 2011 | 12:17 PM

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StealthPilot

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Originally Posted by Need4Spd

Close to same price but isn't the XFR a better performer with 510 bhp vs. ~400 for the 550i? I'd view the XFR closer to an M5, but at a better price. The 2012 M5 has more bhp, but although pricing for US isn't out yet, list is about 107k Euros over there. Assuming BMW eats the currency conversion cost, $107k in US dollars is a lot more than an XFR.

Well the 550i will also get Dinan Stage 1, so it will have 495 hp. So it will be close.

The M5 I think will be around $100k well equipped (a lot more than the XFR).

So XFR is faster and more beautiful, 550i has better transmission, more gadgets (HUD, surround cameras, 10.5" HD nav screen) and nicer interior trim options.

This is why I was asking if there is any info on the equipment updates - e.g. 8 Speed and HUD?

Aug 15, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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Frogdogfan

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Originally Posted by StealthPilot

Any news if the new XKR has the new ZF 8-speed transmission? Also does Jaguar have HUD yet?

I placed an order for a 2012 BMW 550i but MSRP with options is around $82k, so that's same as the XFR which has everything standard.

Still the 6-speed ZF and no HUD. So far, I believe the 8-speed is only on the not-for-U.S.diesel models.