Originally Posted by BMW-x5-48is

Demnn effin right .. back in the DAY you didnt have super fast SUVS like u do now - sporting 400HP easy.. so when the 4.8IS came out - it was the words faster SUV for a certain amount of time - the only reason why it didnt get a "M" badge then it because BMW said they will not label such heavy machines (SUVS) with "M". Now a few years later, more trubo-chargers and etc - almost every model has a "M" version.. I feel the 4.8is is more of a M car then anything.. it has all the characteristics - big displacmdent - powerful engine - huge tires - quad exhaust (under-cover) -- if you dont agree thats your feel on it.. and since the 4.8is only had a 2 year run - they gave it its best - before moving on to the new platform..

and when I get the ESS supercharger this year maybe the M badge on the 4.8is will be well deserved..

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x45 N62B44 TVS1 : 430HP
x45 N62B44 TVS2 : 465HP
x50 N62B48 TVS1 : 450HP
x50 N62B48 TVS2 : 480HP

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Added with custom reworked exhaust, and a few other modifications - VROOM!! VROOM! is going to have a whole new feel to the 4.8i soon and honestly putting a "M" badge on a fucking 3.0L is different then slapping that shit on a 4.8is... GOOD DAY!!!!