I feel like I must but my little F07 nose into this thread.
In all fairness, ezmaass is right about it not being a track-focused car, but to be quite frank, who the hell cares what someone does with their car? It's theirs and let them do what they want with it. That's the beauty of having your own vehicle.
In another sense, let's say the OP doesn't have the opportunity to own a second, more track-ready vehicle and must compensate with the 550, a blend of luxury and some sportiness. Does that mean he can never unravel his inner racing-instincts
? Not at all, anyone can track their car no matter what the hell it is. Last time I was at the ¼ mile strip I saw a damn Honda CR-V do some times there!
If one was not interested in power and speed, one could have been just as happy with a 528 and save a pretty penny, but no, one of our reasons for having a 550 is for that little extra push. So if OP wishes to make his car lighter or slap a tune on it, so well be it. As long as he's happy, that's all that matters. My good friend @badblack550xi has the World Record for the fastest 550 currently, and is that not something he should be proud about with a 5-door sedan not designed for tracking? I sure as hell would be ecstatic.
Was the 550 specifically designed for track use? No. Are there cars faster than it? Yes. Does that mean the car can never be taken to a track or drag strip? No, of course it can be.
In the end, it's a car, and whether it was designed for off-roading or racing, one can do whatever they want with their car. That's just my two cents
