Check this out.....X5 LeMans...V12
 

quoted from bmwblog.com
Another hidden gem in the garages at BMW M facility in Garching was a BMW X5 LeMans. The one-off model was built by BMW to celebrate their 1999 victory at Le Mans using the 6.0 V12 in the LMR BMW and test the X5′s limits.
BMW X5 Le Mans is using an engine from the LMR prototype car – a V12 derived from the same S70 block as the McLaren F1′s V12.
If that’s not enough for you, it’s reported that Hans Stuck – BMW’s famed touring car and test driver hustled this car around the Nurburgring in under 7 minutes and 50 seconds – that’s only 25 seconds slower than a Nissan GT-R or Porsche 997 GT2 – and that was eight years ago!
The BMW X5 Lemans goes from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds, and it is “limited” at 311km/h. A massive 720Nm of torque at 5,000rpm is sent trashing through the 20 inch wheels with 275/40 profile tyres at the front and 315/35 profile tires at the rear.
The weight balance is very slightly front-biased at ratio of 51 to 49, but still perfect for a racing car.
To maintain a relatively low weight, carbon fiber has been applied throughout the car and inside, the rear-bench has been removed.
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THATS A MONSTER X5

more pics

Why not post up the video too so we all can watch it all over gain.

Sound of a muffler:

YouTube - Kesselberg BMW X5 V12 Le Mans H J Stuck

X5 in its beauty:

YouTube - Bmw X5 le mans V12 LMR engine 700 hp by Hans Joachim Stuck

Enjoy!

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Not sure on the styling but wow what an engine. I really want to swap a 5litre V10 engine from an M5 into my 4.8's body....

I could be wrong but...
 

As a certified instructor for BMW, Audi, Porsche and NASA, I'd be scared to see those belts attached as they are in that X5.

The rear angle is simple all wrong. They should be mounted shoulder level on a harness bar or on a cage.

J

Very Impressive Looking.

Would love to see it in action on a track.

Looks like the passenger would have a much more comfortable ride. But I would choose the driver seat every time. :D

twin exhaust out the back. mmmmm, yes please. love the look of the jeep cherokee srt-8.

Yeah, that's strange for a BMW motorsport build. All they need is a horizontal bar across that roll bar to attach the straps and it would be fine. Looks like they also mounted the sub straps of the six-point the half-ass way.

But, that thing is badass!

I remember when these pics and video came out several years ago.....probably sometime around '02 or '03. I was beside myself.....cool to see these come to the surface gain.

Rich:thumbup:

The pics are from a recent press event in Germany. They were given a tour of the M garage, where a copy of all M's are kept. You can read into it here.

latest video....from BMW classic.

sounds rough . engine stalling could have a bad cam sensor

Who would ever want that. Doesn't even come with a radio...

Me...the LM V12 was the sole reason i purchased my first X5. Who needs music with that sweet exhaust note? The M3 CSL didn't come with a radio, AC, amongst other things as they were options. Needless to say, it's all about performance.

A V12 SUV? Terrible idea. Would cost a kidney to fill it with gas.

And I bet they call it a limited production model. "Damn right its limited, no cup holders, no back seats..."

Terrible idea for you perhaps. Such a limited production vehicle isn't intended for daily driving so options and MPG are a non factor. The 760 is in the weight ballpark of the X's with similar MPG...it's V12 power is perfect for it's weight (especially with TT tech).

Different strokes...

You actually noticed there were no cupholders? :rofl:

The car was never made for sale. It is just a toy for BMW M. They do make a 3.0 6 cylinder with plenty of cup holders for the soccer moms who worry about gas milage and still want a BMW :rolleyes:

You're an instructor in ATL? I may know you then! (tech of over 6 years at Peake BMW in Louisiana)

Maybe we've crossed paths?
 

I'm at all the BMWCCA events at Road Atlanta, most at Barber for PCA and Audi, and frequently at Roebling. Heading to VIR for a 4 days school in June and Heart of Dixie Chapter in May at Barber.

What car do you drive?

Jonathan

Just re-read your first post, apparently selective reading kicked in and I read trainer, BMW and saw Atlanta as location... and thought at first glance you were a BMW training school instructor. I see now you are a driving instructor... My mistake, but I would love a go at the track one day..... you must have a fun job.

Well...
 

I'd love to tell you its a job, but it's actually a hobby. We aren't paid a nickel for our serves, but we do barter for free track time. I'm still on the hook for tires, fuel, brakes, etc.

If I could find a way to do it and get paid, I would.