X5 "M" Testing At BMW PC Track-Pic's-Vid's

[chonko]

Originally Posted by palbay

The X5M engine sounds much more like the TTV8 in the 50i X6.Big,deep,loud V8 roar.The X6M had a much higher pitch engine note.I'm just not sure how this engine deal will shake out.Thanks! PalBay

Palbay,

Here is what I think.
The X6 M will get a 5.5 litre V10 (S85B55)
The X5 M will get an uptuned 4.4 TTV8 (N64B44 engine)
With this BMW can justify keeping the 4.8 V8 engine option alive with the X5, and also but a gap between the X6 50i and the X6 M.

[palbay]

Originally Posted by chonko

Palbay,

Here is what I think.
The X6 M will get a 5.5 litre V10 (S85B55)
The X5 M will get an uptuned 4.4 TTV8 (N64B44 engine)
With this BMW can justify keeping the 4.8 V8 engine option alive with the X5, and also but a gap between the X6 50i and the X6 M.

I honestly do think it might be two different engines.BMW must keep the X6 differentiated from the X5 even in the "M" brand.I think your on to something!!! Thanks. PalBay

[chilliwilli]

My take on the engines...from what i've gathered so far is they may have the same TTV8. However after hearing their exhaust notes, my thoughts are that the X6 ///M engine may be a slightly bored and stroked version (or may just be a different exhaust). I also consider that most coups post better performance #'s than their sedan counterparts.

My guess is that the X6 ///M will post the the best times for suv/sav when it hits the market...

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I am hoping it will get paddle shifters and clearly be distinguishable from the 'regular' X5. Wonder what the special M wheels will look like?

Some special colors will be awesome as well.