e70 Models?

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The BMW E70 automobile platform will be the basis for the future X5 SUV. It will replace the BMW E53.

The E70 will bring new engines to the X5 lineup. BMW will begin a shift of replacing engines from the 2006 7-Series. It is likely that the E70 will inherit those same powertrains.

Gasoline models will include:

* X5 3.0i 3.0 L 255 hp (190.2 kW) inline-6
* X5 4.0i 4.0 L 275 hp (205.1 kW) V8
* X5 5.0i 5.0 L 355 hp (264.7 kW) V8
* X5 5.4is 5.4 L 420 hp (313.2 kW) V8

Transmission choices will likely remain like those today: 5-speed manual and 6-speed Steptronic. It is possible for BMW to implement their 6-speed SMG system into the V8-powered models. Also, this generation's xDrive AWD system will continue largely unchanged into the E70. Rumors also floating around is that the BMW 7-Series Electronic Shifter will be used in the E70 to rivial the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class' shifter.