BMW xDrive 50i spy shots

Currently sitting atop BMW’s X5 range is the 4.8is but if these latest spy shots are anything to go by there may be a new top dog in the X5 lineup, however just don’t call it an M car.

A performance SUV doesn’t suit the M philosophy of increased performance through reduced weight, but demand for a more powerful version of the X5 will see BMW introduce a new twin-turbo V8 model.

After witnessing Porsche and AMG rack up thousands of sales with their respective Cayenne and ML models, BMW is now primed to launch its own high-performance version of the X5 SUV.
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DexDiamonds - 6/12/2008 10:55:53 AM

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It was only a matter of time after they released the X6 xDrive50i. But do they keep both engines? And are they going to replace the 3.0 NA with the TT?

LUXCAR32 - 6/13/2008 12:43:12 AM

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TURBO PLEASE! the new turbo V6 would be great in the X5

EvoAudi - 6/13/2008 1:48:49 AM

+3 Boost

Inline six you mean,

EvoAudi - 6/13/2008 1:51:08 AM

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Maybe a BMW X5 Xdrive50i M-Sport! what a badge! It'll be interesting to see the clash of BMW's TT engines versus the "Ain't no replacement for Displacement" techniques of Mercedes.