BMW has been pretty adamant about not making a Motorsport version of the X5. As far as it's concerned, an SUV is not the proper basis for an "M" vehicle. That hasn't stopped the German company from making hopped up versions of previous models, however, and the next high performance X5 looks as though it could be the fastest one yet.
We've heard rumors of V10 power, and this prototype appears to confirm them...
According to our spy shooters this prototype wasn't making V8 sounds as it ripped by on the streets of Munich. If this X5 does indeed get the same V10 powerplant as the M5 sedan, expect a few tweaks designed to add torque for the heavier SUV. Also worthy of note on this prototype are the four exhaust tips and giant tires.
With most of BMW's attention focused on the launch of the M3 and 1 Series coupes early next year, we donât anticipate U.S. sales of the BMW X5 5.0is to start until late 2008.
With most of BMW's attention focused on the launch of the M3 and 1 Series coupes early next year, we donât anticipate U.S. sales of the BMW X5 5.0is to start until late 2008.
estreka says:
12:39 AM, 08/31/07
Get 'em while they're hot. Once CAFE standards go up, moonlight vehicles like these will probably go away.
ateixeira says:
06:48 AM, 08/31/07
Massively heavy sporting SUVs seem so pointless, but I'm sure they'll sell every one they make. Wonder what this thing will weigh?
jpr18 says:
06:35 AM, 09/ 1/07
NOT TRUE.
I know from a reliable BMW soruce that this is only V10 engine testing for the X6. This is not an X5xx.is mule.
jeepsamillion says:
09:57 PM, 09/ 2/07
yesssss i am gonna buy this with all my might if it comes out cause i am sick of my rough riding porche cayene that has the ugly buggish headlights on the front!