"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Quite different, actually. The WRX Sti has 300+ hp, while the M5 has
over
500 bhp and the new, soon-to-be-released M3 has a 440 bhp V-8, and the
car
weighs less than the previous M3. Doubtful an Sti would stay with
either,
even on a closed course.



0-60 and 1/4 mile specs...


2006 BMW M5 4.1 12.4 (R&T Feb '06)


2006 Subaru WRX STI 4.5 13.0 MT Dec '05)

Not exactly a giant leap for the M5 and the AWD launch of the STI is
awesome.

The M5 beats the Sti every time. That would certainly qualify as "dusting."

And just for a comparison to my AWD Speed6 family sedan....which is a
more comfortable car than either the M5 or STI....

2006 Mazda MAZDASPEED 6, 5.4 13.9 (C&D Feb '06)

Rather leisurely. A 400cc motorcycle will better those figures. Sorry,
Bubbles.

Max