Possible X5 M version sighted

Ralfd · 08-30-2007, 01:28 PM

Looks like a real M-version of the X5 is on is way...

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The front seems to have the X6 bumpers we 've already seen a couple of weeks ago on an X5... However this time it seems to have also M type of exhaust . It can of course still be a sporty , but non-M version... at least we have something to talk about again

RICHBOY · 08-30-2007, 01:50 PM

I was checking those pics out on leftlanenews.com, you beat me by a minute!

Ralfd · 08-30-2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHBOY

I was checking those pics out on left lane news, you beat me by a minute!

Sorry...I was wondering , if somebody would beat me on these one..
I wanted to start a new thread so badly, at least once

RICHBOY · 08-30-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralfd

Sorry...I was wondering , if somebody would beat me on these one..
I wanted to start a new tread so badly, at least once

Don't be sorry, being 1st is what it's all about! And considering we have members all over the world, you should be proud of yourself!

south · 08-30-2007, 02:04 PM

My first thought was a new X5 IS version. But the exhaust really looks like a M setup. In combination with the X6-style front it looks to me like a X6-M mule in X5-clothes. Just like they did with the first M3 prototypes in sedan form...

Best regards, south

hoover · 08-30-2007, 02:28 PM

Likely not an M car, but rather the rumored 5.4 engine as a "sport". Last model, there were suggestions that the 4.6is and 4.8is were going to receive an M badge, but they determined that an X5 just wasn't M material. I expect the same here, but look forward, nevertheless, to owning and driving this car.

Just_me · 08-30-2007, 02:48 PM

its the turbocharged V8 being tested, my money on that.

EDIT:
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.

south · 08-30-2007, 02:58 PM

Did anybody notice that the outer exhaust tips are shorter than the inner exhaust tips. Isn't that a feature of all M cars?

For comparison an M5 mule:

[source: m5board.com ]

Besides that does the X5 have a wider track. Too much change for the IS IMHO...

Best regards, south

EnI · 08-30-2007, 04:01 PM

This are first testings of V10 S85 engine used on X6 platform.

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They are using E70 body since X6 body still isn't in full production, yet only few X6 testing prototypes are cruising around.

BMW used the same method in 135i case: testing N54 engine, brakes, suspension etc in E81 hatch body.

south · 08-30-2007, 04:06 PM

That's what I thought....

Best regards, south

08-30-2007, 01:28 PM	#1
Ralfd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 102 Thanks: 44 Thanked 116 Times in 32 Posts	Possible X5 M version sighted Looks like a real M-version of the X5 is on is way... - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The front seems to have the X6 bumpers we 've already seen a couple of weeks ago on an X5... However this time it seems to have also M type of exhaust . It can of course still be a sporty , but non-M version... at least we have something to talk about again

08-30-2007, 01:50 PM	#2
RICHBOY Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,294 Thanks: 794 Thanked 555 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted I was checking those pics out on leftlanenews.com, you beat me by a minute!

08-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#5
south Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 244 Thanks: 74 Thanked 145 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted My first thought was a new X5 IS version. But the exhaust really looks like a M setup. In combination with the X6-style front it looks to me like a X6-M mule in X5-clothes. Just like they did with the first M3 prototypes in sedan form... Best regards, south

08-30-2007, 02:28 PM	#6
hoover Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted Likely not an M car, but rather the rumored 5.4 engine as a "sport". Last model, there were suggestions that the 4.6is and 4.8is were going to receive an M badge, but they determined that an X5 just wasn't M material. I expect the same here, but look forward, nevertheless, to owning and driving this car.

08-30-2007, 02:48 PM	#7
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted its the turbocharged V8 being tested, my money on that. EDIT: 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.

08-30-2007, 02:58 PM	#8
south Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 244 Thanks: 74 Thanked 145 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted Did anybody notice that the outer exhaust tips are shorter than the inner exhaust tips. Isn't that a feature of all M cars? For comparison an M5 mule: [source: m5board.com ] Besides that does the X5 have a wider track. Too much change for the IS IMHO... Best regards, south

08-30-2007, 04:01 PM	#9
EnI Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,905 Thanks: 124 Thanked 1,737 Times in 840 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted This are first testings of V10 S85 engine used on X6 platform. ..... They are using E70 body since X6 body still isn't in full production, yet only few X6 testing prototypes are cruising around. BMW used the same method in 135i case: testing N54 engine, brakes, suspension etc in E81 hatch body.

08-30-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
south Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 244 Thanks: 74 Thanked 145 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Possible X5 M version sighted That's what I thought.... Best regards, south

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