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Spy Shots: BMW X5 M
The proud parents at BMW just can't stop adding new runts to the litter. The latest, which looks to be a rather large runt, is what could be a BMW X5 M. Spotted on a car hauler somewhere in the Fatherland, the modified X sports quad pipes that don't emerge from their usual slots, but are spaced further apart than the usual M arrangement. It's also got a note inside informing drivers not to let the engine run for more than thirty minutes, which could have something to do with the blacked-out camo job covering the front spoiler.
Some folks bet it will be powered by the 5.0-liter V10 from the M's 5 and 6. BMW has said, though, that that engine is reserved exclusively for those two cars. If not that, then it could be a twin-turbo V8 with 430 HP. That would be a 70 HP jump over the normally aspirated 4.8-liter V8, slotting the X5 M between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, and putting it 80 HP down on the Mercedes ML 63. Frankly, we don't think that sounds very M, nor anything like The Ultimate SUV. Stay tuned.
[Source: Motor Authority]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
LeRobert 5:40PM (10/16/2007)
No.... there goes the 'M' philosophy.
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The FedEx Man 6:20PM (10/16/2007)
Sad but true.
Joe K. 5:49PM (10/16/2007)
Thats frustrating, All that work to get timing set for twin turbos and all they can gain is 70 hp... hopefully the torque curve is nice and fat, otherwise thats a ton of wasted effort.
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Mike 5:53PM (10/16/2007)
BMW may only claim a 70 hp gain but I wouldn't be surprised if the gain is really more than 70. Remember that the 335 was only supposed to be a 45 horsepower gain over the 330 but in fact the engine in the 335 is underrated by at least 30 hp.
Mike 5:49PM (10/16/2007)
Most likely this will be a iS version like the x5 4.8is BMW had with the previous generation X5. It had dual exhaust as well. I don't believe we will see a M badged X5.
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Dave 9:48PM (10/16/2007)
Love it! It'll be a rare find unlike the Porsche Cayanne Turbo which is a dime a dozen here in the Hartford area. Curious though... they couldn't get pics of the other rides on that carrier????
garlinski 9:50PM (10/16/2007)
Love it! It'll be a rare find unlike the Porsche Cayanne
Turbo which
is a dime a dozen here in the Hartford area. Curious though... they
couldn't get pics of the other rides on that carrier????
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garlinski 11:22PM (10/16/2007)
not sure how i replied twice... my bad
Josiah 8:36AM (10/17/2007)
I'll take a Ranger Rover Supercharged (not Sport) thank you very much. Similar HP/Torque numbers and I don't mind spending time waiting for it at the shop!
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FerrariGTO 12:06PM (10/17/2007)
~Josiah
Too bad the Range Rovers handle terrible. I had a 2004 Range Rover HSE and it was a complete piece of crap. It has massive body roll and I had nothing but problems. Sold it and got a 2005 Cayenne S. Awesome car, handles great, sounds good, though my only gripe is the AWD tends to pull the car sometimes. Other than that it's a great car. You can have Range Rovers.
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tariq 2:06PM (10/18/2007)
"Frankly, we don't think that sounds very M, nor anything like The Ultimate SUV. Stay tuned."
its NOT an suv. its SAV
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