Re: Bmw X5-m

no. they have disgraced the M nomenclature.

this is in no way a sports car. just another way to make money off of retarted americans who think they need an SUV. bring us the M5 wagon, the E63 wagon, the RS6 avant.

 

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And SVT Lightning's have descraced the SVT nomenclature.

That thing is wicked!

-spatakula

 

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needs to be lower but damn 501 ft lb's that will eat some tires...

 

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and holy jeez nust looked more carefully at the profile.. look at those rotors

 

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Personally I'm not a big fan of SUVs being sports car-ish, or SUVs at all for that matter.

I wonder how much it weighs.

I do want to see what that manifold looks like though...

 

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I'm probably going to say this thing is about 5000lbs. Power? Well its certainly better, but it not going to be crazy. I'd take Expedition with a powerstroke before I take this. I'd even probably take a fullsize van....

But that's just me and i'm stupid that way.

-bix

 

Re: Bmw X5-m

good someone saw the rotors, posted that pic thinking someone would chime in.

this thing sounds like its going to be some monster, definitely able to smoke the rear tires if not all 4 (different modes of xdrive). But its demeanor is pretty much a class act with the hint of "i can eat you"

going after the crowd looking for a Cayenne instead of a JeepSRT-8.


Also the X6-M is out, i'll post em up.

-chris

 

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nice! bad timing but nice.
cayennes do very well and I think I'll still see a bunch of these up in the mountains.

I did see a 4s with good snow tires on it. looked like they drove the crap out of it all year long but could have used some more interior room

 

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This must be in line for the fastest production SUV 4X4 surely?
(Also has the smallest engine capacity)...

A little comparison of performance SUV's and Mini-Vans to the BMW X5-M as I'm a nerd and have nothing better to do for an hour plus.

BMW seems to be neck and neck with the Porsche....


BMW X5-M
0-62 Mph in 4.7 Seconds
4.4 Litre Twin turbo, with 555 Bhp
155 Mph (Limited)

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
0-62 Mph in 4.8 Seconds
4.8 Litre Twin turbo with 550 Bhp
174 Mph

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
0-62 Mph in 5.0 Seconds
6.3 Litre with 510 Bhp.
155 Mph (Limited)

AUDI Q7 V12 TDI Quattro
0-62 Mph in 5.5 Seconds
6.0 Litre with 500 Bhp and 738lb.ft torque (1,000 Nm) @ 1,750rpm.
155 Mph (Limited)

Infiniti FX50S
0-60 Mph in 5.0 Seconds. 1/4 Mile in 13.6 Seconds @ 104 Mph
5.0 Litre with 390 Bhp and 369 lb.-ft. of torque.
155 Mph (Limited)

JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT8 2009
0-60 Mph in 5.0 Seconds
6.1 Litre with 420 Bhp and 420 lb.ft torque (569 Nm)
152 Mph

Volkswagen Touareg R50
0-60 Mph in 6.7Seconds
5.0 Litre V10 TDI with 350 Bhp and 627lb-ft torque @ 2,000 rpm
146 Mph

GM Vauxhall Zafira VXR
0-60 Mph in 7.2 Seconds
2.0 Litre turbo with 236 Bhp and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm torque).
144 Mph

Ford S-Max
0-60 Mph in 7.0 Seconds
2.5 Litre turbo with 216 Bhp and 239 lb-ft (324 Nm torque).
143 Mph

Range Rover Sport
0-60 Mph in 7.0 Seconds
4.2 Litre Supercharged with 390 Bhp and (550 Nm torque).
140 Mph

Volvo XC90 4.4 V8 Auto
0-60 Mph in 7.1 Seconds
4.4 Litre with 310 Bhp and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm torque)
130 Mph

Volvo XC60 T6 SE Auto
0-60 Mph in 7.3 Seconds
3.0 Litre Turbo with 281 Bhp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm torque).
130 Mph

Cadillac Escalade 6.2 4x4 Auto
0-60 Mph in 7.5 Seconds
6.2 Litre with 409 Bhp and 417 lb-ft (565 Nm torque).
105 Mph (Limited)

Ford Kuga 2.5 T
0-60 Mph in 7.9 Seconds
2.5 Litre turbo with 197 Bhp
129 Mph

Lexus RX 350 Auto
0-60 Mph in 7.6 Seconds
3.5 Litre with 272 Bhp and 252 lb-ft (342 Nm torque).
124 Mph

 

Re: Bmw X5-m

April 6, 2009


Now the discerning customer has the opportunity to enjoy the unique high-performance character of a BMW M car also in the segment of BMW X models: The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the supreme performance, dynamic driving features, athletic design, and premium quality of a typical BMW M Car.

Both models are powered by a newly developed V8 high-performance engine delivering 408 kW/555 hp at an engine speed range between of 6,000 rpm from an engine capacity of 4,395 cc. The new M TwinPower Turbo engine is indeed the world's first power unit with a common exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders and featuring Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology.

BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system is naturally geared to the specific power and performance characteristics of the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M, just like Dynamic Performance Control also standard on both models. Interacting with the cars' special M suspension including Adaptive Drive and the newly developed Servotronic power steering, this ensures the driving behaviour so characteristic of a BMW M Car, combining unique driving stability with precisely controlled steering qualities all the way to the highest level of driving dynamics.

The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M set new standards in this segment of high-performance models in terms of acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, stopping power, and efficiency. Both models accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and stand out not only through the truly impressive delivery of power by the V8 turbo engine providing maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres or 501 lb-ft in the broad speed range between 1,500 and 5, 650 rpm, but also through the likewise smooth and consistent build-up of lateral forces meeting the highest requirements and the most dynamic level of performance in bends.

The exclusive character of both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M results to a large extent from a level of driving performance never seen before even in this particular segment. Both models offer the ultimate in their segment in every respect, providing performance and dynamic driving reserves quite unique versus the competition and ensuring an experience of unlimited supremacy in everyday traffic.


The M TwinPower Turbo: Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology with a joint exhaust manifold for both rows of cylinders making its debut in the market.

Power and performance typical of BMW M is delivered by the power unit in both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M by a new design and construction principle: The new M TwinPower Turbo with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology and the exhaust manifold extending over both rows of cylinders patented by BMW offer absolutely extreme response and spontaneity, a linear build-up of engine power, and an unusually consistent torque curve.

The two turbochargers are positioned together with the catalytic converters in the V-section between the two rows of cylinders. The position of the intake and exhaust ducts provided in this way serves to reduce the length of the pipes and manifolds and increase their cross-section, with pressure losses on the exhaust side being significantly minimised in the process.

The joint flow of exhaust gas provided by the common manifold system connecting two cylinders at a time also ensures optimum gas throughput. The separation of exhaust flow is continued until the exhaust gas reaches the turbine wheel, building up ongoing pressure on the two Twin Scroll Turbochargers not impaired by any kind of counter-pressure.

With maximum charge pressure amounting to 1.5 bar, the use of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology with its inter-cylinder exhaust manifold makes unique use of the turbocharging potential.

Immediate, direct response to the gas pedal and truly exceptional pulling force from the engine starting at low speeds and continuing consistently to the highest load level characterise the new M TwinPower Turbo from BMW M GmbH. The truly impressive development of power ensured in this way is accompanied by fascinating engine sound accentuating the fast-revving engine characteristics and the linear build-up of power by a supreme acoustic effect typical of a BMW M Car.

Reflecting the superior power of the engine, the V8 power unit comes with a cooling system developed specifically for the two new models. One special feature in this context is the indirect intercooling effect serving to optimise performance under particularly dynamic driving conditions.

The new M TwinPower Turbo develops its outstanding output and performance with equally outstanding efficiency. In addition to direct ¬High Precision Injection, both the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are equipped with a wide range of technologies from BMW ¬EfficientDynamics. Apart from Brake Energy Regeneration, these also include on-demand control of the electrical fuel pump, a detectable a/c compressor, as well as a volume flow-controlled supply of hydraulic fluid to the anti-roll system also operating specifically on demand.

Both models offer average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 13.9 litres/ 100 kilometres, equal to 20.3 mpg imp. Their CO2 rating is 325 grams per kilometre. And last but not least, the engine naturally fulfils all the requirements of the US LEV II standard as well as the EU5 requirements in Europe. -BMW



-Chris:thumbup:

 

Re: Bmw X5-m

I will be test driving both as soon as they let me. Nate

 

Re: Bmw X5-m

Ive driven the X6 with the 4.4TT.


Let me just say: "flat4scooby" is dead wrong.

 

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The X6 looks MUCH better in person, almost down right sexy... I never hated it but I wasn't a fan when I first saw it in pictures. But I've seen a few up close lately and it changed my mind.

 

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As much as this vehicle is irrelevant in this day and age, I still like it for some strange reason.

 

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The X6 looks MUCH better in person, almost down right sexy... I never hated it but I wasn't a fan when I first saw it in pictures. But I've seen a few up close lately and it changed my mind.

yeh i was on the same page (uh o!) with it, just like the 09Maxima...once i saw it my jaw dropped

 

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As much as this vehicle is irrelevant in this day and age, I still like it for some strange reason.

That's pretty much exactly how I feel.

 

If you are going to make an irrelevant vehicle, you might as well make sure it stomps every other irrelevant vehicles in its class. Kudos for BMW for giving people what they want. Nate

 

One of our Doctors just bought an X6..thing just doesn't grow on me and if it did it would be more of a fungus.:evilgrin: