The new rendering shows a completely revised front-end design for the X5 M, with an aggressively styled front bumper, much larger intakes and new side ports. Attached wheel-arch extenders previewed in this rendering suggest the vehicle could also feature a widened track.
A number of prototypes have also been spotted, including a few with the engine bay revealed. Onlookers claim the test vehicles featured V8 engines with twin-turbochargers attached. This suggests that power will be supplied by BMW’s new 4.4L V8 twin-turbo engine, but with output tuned higher than the current 400hp (298kW) and 450lb-ft (600Nm).
BMW X5 M rendering
BMW X5 M spy shots June 08
BMW X5 M spy shots May 08
Reader Comments
Wed Jun 11 2008 7:07 PM
Gus says
May parents have an X5 4.4i V8. An amazing vehicle, to be sure. 85 feels like 45.
But it can't tow squat, and take it off road and it bangs every small rock from here to the moon.
My mom complains that it has less space behind the back seat than the old S-class Mercedes she replaced it with. And there is no third row, and put a child seat in the middle of the second row and people back there are squished.
Not only that, but in order to give it the handling capability it has, it rides harder than my Mustang GT.
So what, exactly, is the point of these moronic machines???
Wed Jun 11 2008 8:20 PM
Moderator says
You sould give the new X5 E70 a chance. They resolved all the problems of its predecessor and improved substantially. And let's not forget, BMW X5 is a driving machine. If you must have the best towing capacity and interior roominess in the class, there are lots of other choices, albeit with less driving dynamics. But the new X5 E70 is an excellent balance of both practicality and handling.
Wed Jun 11 2008 10:44 PM
Gus says
Fine and good, I'm sure it's an excellent SUV, but why not buy a car if you're after driving quality and performance?
I've just never understood these compromises in handling and fuel economy in order to be cooler than the guy driving a wagon (or kombi as they're called in Europe)?
Now that gas is triple what it was 5 years ago, people may reconsider these vehicles, which are niether good trucks, nor good cars.
Wed Jun 11 2008 11:12 PM
Roman says
a little late showing up to the party bmw,you are just now coming out with a high performance version to compete, you gotta be kidding me.
Thu Jun 12 2008 4:42 PM
Ivan says
Gus, some people just like to sit higher then the rest of the cars on the road & at the same time have handling of sedan. That's what x5 is . But now they have X6 for that purpose.
Fri Jun 27 2008 10:39 AM
james says
that air intake is very cool - looks like an "X5M" if you catch my drift. i think it's an improvement over the previous model
Tue Jul 29 2008 7:24 PM
NoNameDenton says
How about shedding some weight on the vehicles? (Even though I drive a truck I am not fond of performance SUVS). The vehicles are over-weight, and continue to get bigger and heavier.
Tue Jul 29 2008 10:28 PM
justin says
The Ultimate Gas-Guzzling Machine
Tue Jul 29 2008 10:51 PM
Ayax says
An M variant for the X6 makes more sense than an X5 M, but oh well, its a niche group and I'm sure it will get buyers, that render is horrendous though.. hehe
Wed Jul 30 2008 12:01 AM
Gus says
That is true, it will sell. Just look at all the Porsche Cayenne's running around.
Wed Jul 30 2008 11:46 AM
Dandan says
that rendering is so bad it looks like an X3
Wed Jul 30 2008 2:20 PM
christian says
yeah i agree with dandan the rendering is really bad, and it does look like an x3 which is a bad thing.
Thu Jul 31 2008 4:47 PM
NaBUru38 says
I totally agree with NoNameDenton. Since these versions have a substantial price premium, adding kightweight pieces will makes this soft-roaders way more agile.
"[It's been] confirmed that performance variants of both the X5 and X6 SUVs are in development," MotAuth, is it confirmed that they will carry the Motorsport badge?
Wed Aug 6 2008 5:41 AM
Rayaan says
OMG that thing is seriously ugly. What happened to the grill. Makes it look like its dropped its jaw.
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