08-30-2007, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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X5 M Updates!
A new BMW X5 prototype has surface in Munich, and this one shows definite signs of a coming M-treatment. A new front bumper features revised front air-intakes designed to send more cooling air to the engine bay and brakes. At the rear is another all-important clue: Four exhaust tips now poke out the back, in a much lower position than on the standard X5. The four-exhaust treatment is a key M design element, and their placement on this prototype looks to be right in line with the exhaust on the BMW M5. Our photographer also reported a very different engine sound on this prototype, which pointed to the likelihood of a V-10 or twin-turbo V8 stuffed under this prototype’s hood. Some tweaked X5 prototypes were spotted testing in Death Valley earlier this summer, but this test car snapped in Munich looks to be an entirely different animal. The front intakes are different, and the X6-style fog lamps that were visible on the Death Valley prototype are nowhere to be found on this latest prototype. Further differences between the two X5 test cars are found at the rear: The Death Valley X5s had only two exhaust pipes protruding through the rear bumper (much like the current X5), while the Munich prototype has the four-pipe set-up protruding from beneath the bumper. We expect a fully-revised rear-bumper to properly showcase this prototype’s quad-exhaust configuration. Finally, a quick look at the tires on the two test cars shows much more serious rubber on this Munich-based prototype. BMW executives have repeatedly stated that the X5’s packaging just doesn’t lend itself to creating an M-version. This latest prototype, whichshows more of BMW’s Motorsport cues than we have ever seen on an X5, may signal a change in that stance. :rocks: Source:Copyright by KGP Photography |
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oh boy....thats gonne cost quite a bit
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anyone think the current v10 would be a little low on tq? seems like a ttv8 makes sense, and hopefully this turns into the thing were they make it and then put it into everything else they make
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08-30-2007, 08:40 PM | #7 |
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The previous generation 4.4 had quad exhaust. Quad exhaust is not an automatic indicator of an M car.
I think the engine size is to compete more with the Cayenne Turbo, but I don't believe BMW will make an M version of the X5. |
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...bullshiiit. There's NO WAY that the folks down in Munich would even consider something as stupid and oxymoronic (word?) as this.
I refuse to believe it.
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They may not call it an MX5, but it'll probably be a 4.8si or 5.0i or 4.8i sport or something. But we all know that it'll have ///M ingredients that are aimed at taking down the porsche cayenne turbo. And there's nothing wrong with that.
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In Canada, I believe there are 2 variants for the X6.....both with turbocharging....
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Can say anything beyond dealer but I have historically been accurate.
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Hey Buschy, I did some more asking around, I think you are right.....
At the Frankfurt show, they are going to annouce the X6 and that the V10 X6 is in development.
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and there is going to be a IS version of the e70, I don't know what will be in it though.
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Are we talking about the M Sport X5? http://www.autobahnreport.com/bmwmin...x5-m-sport.asp
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