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Spy Photos: BMW X5 M

BMWBlog submitted on 08/23/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:58 PM
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Spy Photos: BMW X5 M

The so rumored, denied, reconfirmed, BMW X5 M was recently photographed again near the BMW Plan in Spartanburg. As mentioned many times this week, our friend Palbay is slowly becoming an important spy photographer and he does an amazing job covering all the current and future BMW models tested in Spartanburg.

Once again, he was able to snap some photos of the BMW X5 M and he has some interesting observations to share with us.

These are the first published pic’s of the X5M showing the camo’ed “M” side gills or slits. None of the test mules in the desert or at the Ring had the gills. Same as on the X6M the rear bumper looks production ready and the huge front air intakes have picked up the white LED’s found on the X6M.

The roof rails look much more like the X6 roof rails. They are more integrated into the roof itself. I’m just not sure about the engine.The X5M does sound more like the TTV8 in the 50i X6. Deeper louder roar than the X6M, but the X5M DID NOT have the high pitch exhaust note of the X6M though.

I am still wondering how the BMW world and die hard fans will react to the M Sport version of the X5 or the X6. While I do see the X6M being a more perfect fit for the Sports Activity Coupe that BMW launched recently, I believe the X5M might not turn out to be such a “hot” sale. Read Article

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350zdon17 - 8/23/2008 3:24:48 PM

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complete waste...I love the X5, I had a 2002 very solid reliable truck...with the SUV market hurting the way it is the X5 M edition is a waste BMW just stay with the M series cars please...I am sure the X5 3.0's aren't flying out the lots, no reason for this vehicle

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WorldofLuxury - 8/23/2008 11:11:15 PM

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Nonono...no way. The worst you can say is that they're wasting their money.

You see, the M people are just doing their usual business to make BMW live up to what it is best known for...sporty versions of ordinary yet very good cars.

The people dealing with fuel efficiency probably don't have enough connections with the M people to be affected by this car. (I probably shouldn't mean that literally 'cause I'm not quite sure, but you guys should know what I mean.)

JRobUSC - 8/23/2008 3:26:07 PM

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If Porsche can sell Cayenne Turbo & Turbo S's and Benz can sell ML63's, I am sure BMW can sell X5 and X6 M's. They're not volume cars, but there's certainly a market for them.

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Agent63 - 8/23/2008 7:42:36 PMView My AgentSpace

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The X5, ML, and Cayenne are beautiful SUV's (especially the Turbo, and ML63 models)

kthor - 8/23/2008 3:44:10 PM

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It is about time. The X5 platform has class leading driving dynamics and is more than strong enough for a huge horsepower increase. I hope it has BMW's DPC or torque vectoring system or some evolution of it. That system is so much fun in the X6 the way it is seamlessly integrated into the experience. I am stoked!

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Teknik - 8/23/2008 3:45:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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BMW is really ruining the M brand and what it has stood for all these years. The X5 M will be just another me-too product. Benz has diluted the image of AMG by putting the badge on almost every product they make. The AMG R-Class was a complete joke.

BMW doesn't have the cachet of Porsche to carry the Turbo and Turbo-S designation. BMW is ruining the M brand. Instead of this crap, they should be bringing back the CSL, Z-M-Coupe/Vert, and Tii.

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kthor - 8/23/2008 3:56:08 PM

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Since you haven't driven it you really have no basis to comment on it's impact on the M brand, now do you? The dig on BMW's cachet is laughable. The CSL, Z4, and Tii are on the way so there will be no shortage of incredible cars for the real enthusiasts.

Teknik - 8/23/2008 10:26:51 PMView My AgentSpace

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No one here is laughing.

Like I said, BMW doesn't have the cachet of Porsche. That is a fact. Do you have a reading comprehension problem?

QuantumMatrix - 9/18/2008 7:24:44 PM

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Just like Lexus has ruined its hybrid image by slapping a h on most of its models.

Lexus Loser Statement again made by Teknik.

JRobUSC - 8/23/2008 5:05:25 PM

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yeah, I'm sure it's the most environmentally friendly 13mpg vehicle on earth.

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mscottc1 - 8/23/2008 7:16:51 PM

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MT/Huu/Staar/etc, don't you have something better to do like mixing up that batch of cool-aid?

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Agent63 - 8/23/2008 11:12:07 PMView My AgentSpace

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MT,

Lexus has no SUV that is in competition with the ML63 or the Cayenne Turbo so what's the fuss about? You still think Lexus is a contender in all categories? they barely pass the mark of just an expensive Toyota in some parts of the world.

The LX is a land cruiser (which has been awesome throughout the years). But it's no X5 M, ML63, or Cayenne Turbo. You bring up the hybrid thing because that's all that Lexus has to offer. Other than that their boring.

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truthpursuit - 8/23/2008 5:27:06 PM

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When this POS is on a tow truck it gets better mileage.

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Agent63 - 8/24/2008 4:50:27 PMView My AgentSpace

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I wouldn't call this a POS. I guess you've never driven one or even sat in it before.

MBKing - 8/23/2008 6:14:17 PM

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it's about bloody time

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darzav - 8/23/2008 8:08:04 PM

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About time this car came out. Its such an amazing machine! Cant wait till it comes to Australia.

Ive asked this question several times but no-one has answered me. Have X5's always been built in the States? Were they ever built in Germany? A friend of mine who owns a 4.4i X5 from 2005 thinks his car is built in Germany. I know the engines are builit there while the assembly is done in the States. He is boasting about how his is "better" than my 4.8i from this year.

Please tell me which is true. Cheers.

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palbay - 8/24/2008 12:47:06 AMView My AgentSpace

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The X5 has always been built in the US.Never built anyway other than the plant in South Carolina.X6 is now built in SC and 2nd Gen X3 will start production in 2010.Thanks! PalBay

theoptimisticpessimist - 8/24/2008 1:42:07 PM

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I still don't understand "high performance SUV" but i sure it will sell.

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Germancar_fan01 - 8/24/2008 7:43:02 PM

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cayenne turbo killer

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sector - 8/24/2008 9:32:52 PM

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"wondering how the BMW world and die hard fans will react to the M Sport version of the X5 or the X6"

BMW = Bloated Motoren Werke

BMW is the GMC of Germany, their fans need to come to grips with this reality sooner or later.

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M53R - 8/25/2008 10:26:43 AMView My AgentSpace

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The only time I've seen you say something smart was on a thread that turned politcle. So it's either than you're an adult who has nothing better to do than bash BMW in every thread because of your beloved Lexus, or you really do have nightmares about BMWs.

Grow up.

M53R - 8/25/2008 10:28:10 AMView My AgentSpace

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I personally think that the X5M and X6M will share the same engine. It doesnt make sense if BMW develops 2 different engines for each vehicle.

Im estimating about 500hp and a light enough wieght to make the Cayenne Turbo start sweating.

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B7FAN - 8/25/2008 11:24:54 AM

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Now this is something I have been waiting to see since the first GEN X5 this is going to be something to look for. It would be nice if they put a twin turbo V10 on that truck that would make it exclusive but I hope to see this model in the near future

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