2009 X5 M
 

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I thought a lot of the others would dig it!!! (If this is a repost.... my apologies!!)

Does the world really need a high-performance BMW X5? What could it hurt? Well, other than its own passengers and those in vehicles and small towns around it when it careens out of control at the inevitable 155-mph governor, of course. What the dickens would an X5 be doing at 155 mph, you ask? Just exploiting the 500-hp V-10 from BMW’s M5 and M6.

Take a look at these photos: gaping intakes carved into the front fascia to allow more air into the engine bay for cooling and consumption; lumpy hood to provide an appropriately aggressive appearance for running down 500-hp Porsche Cayanne Turbos and 503-hp Mercedes Benz ML63's ; fatty-bo-batty rear rubber; and, the key telltale, the signature quad tailpipes of BMW’s M performance division.

The guy who snapped the photos tells us this X5 sounded different, like maybe there was a V-10 hiding where a V-8 would normally be nestled.
We have no good reason for hoping he’s right, other than a serious jones for ever more high-horsepower hits. We’ll let you know when we find out....:thumbup:

Link:http://www.caranddriver.com/gallery.aspx?section_id=29&article_id=13930&galler y_id=10832&window_id=1&seq=2&webtrends_section=car news§ion_prefix=carnews&slide=on&cnt=2

I'm looking forward to it...hopefully they put it into production in the X5 and not just the X6

Link to the original article:

http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/...9-bmw-x5-m.htm

It's got my attention...
 

I believe I read somewhere that the engine was being tested for the X6. Either way, I've been waiting to hear more about an x5 capable of competing with the Pepper. There is obviously a market and demand for this...if it makes it to production, sign me up! :popcorn: It would definitely satisfy my mod hunger...:confused: The 4.6iS would stay in the stable though, I may garage her and turn into a fam hand-me-down. Got the M6 on my radar...anyhoo looking forward to reading more into this X5 M and test driving!:

Old news from August
Check this thread.

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Oh please BMW, please build a 500hp X5!! Please!! With Brembo Brakes!

No X5, but X6 ///M, yes.:thumbup:

Humm.. I guess we do not have a puking emicon on here. That X6 is ugly and I think it will be a flop.....

Now you put 500 hp in the X5 and you have a winner just like the original idea of the 4.6is...

Btw... I think this post should have stayed in the general forum. While I usually never frequent the E70 forum (similar to many other forum members) I would love info on any high hp upcoming X5.....

That's your opinion and you are entitled to it. ;)

I'm undecided on the X6 from the shots I've seen - will have to wait and see it in person. Does anybody know if there are there any photos of it right next to an X5 for better comparison?

I just came back from SC where my wife and I participated in the M Driving Experience ("free" with the purchase of a new M5 or M6 ;) ), and one of the instructors was talking about a 500hp X on the horizon, but wasn't sure it it will be X5 or just X6. Most likely X6 to distinguish it more from the X5 (as the "sportier" of the two), but I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

and a 6-Speed Manual PLEEEEASE!

How's that M5 treating you? I will probably be test driving one in the Spring, and I have not much experience with it. Lovely beast it is.

My E39 M5 is by far the best car I have ever owned. Sad part is that since I got the X5 4.8is I never drive it anymore. As much as it pains me to say I am actually considering selling her because it is such a waste to see it just sitting around now.

A very difficult decision.

We're lovin' the M5, and it goes like a rocket (0-60 in 4.1 seconds)! :yikes: In fact, after many years of ticketless driving, I almost immediately picked up a substantial "performance award." :)

http://seattleyates.com/2007-05-09__0069__6.3mm_std.jpg

Perhaps the new X5 M will balance your time in each!

Beautiful. Is that Monaco Blue? Excellent choice.

If I had to buy one today... it would either be in Black Sapphire or Interlagos Blue, with the Silverstone Full Merino Leather and Madeira wood trim.