Spy Shots: BMW X5 ‘M’ in the works

These latest spy shots indicate that BMW is working on a new, even higher-performance version of its BMW X5 SUV. Currently, the BMW X5’s range topping engine is a 4.8 liter V8 engine that produces 350 horsepower.

According to WorldCarFans, the X5 in this picture is most likely equipped with the 6.0 liter V12 engine found in the 760i that produces 438 horsepower. As you can see in the pictures, this BMW X5 has huge air intakes with front as well as...
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AdmiralT20 - 7/27/2007 10:08:00 AM

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There will be no X5.
There will be an X5 with 4.4 litre TT V8 engine.

mstangpny07 - 7/27/2007 11:01:10 AM

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There will be no X5 "M". There will only be a high performance "is" version. C'mon, get with it. These pictures are over a week old!

M53R - 7/27/2007 12:14:31 PM

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And I highly doubt it will have the same V12 in the 760. More like an updated V8 or even the V10 from the M5. Or.... they are developing a new engine, perhaps as Admiral said, a 4.4l tt V8 engine.

MunichRob - 7/27/2007 9:00:55 PM

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I think BMW needs to update their V-12, in an industry of major power-players like the S600 & S8, or in the X5's case the ML63, Cherokee SRT-8, & Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Even though I think BMW should outfit the X5 M with a high powered V-8, & not the one found in the M3.

infiniti - 7/28/2007 12:38:11 AM

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infiniti fx50 390hp bmw 350hp think about infiniti will rock are world . killer fx