BTW, thanks for the post of the spy pics, been dying to see how the new model would look. I'm tempted to buy a 06 X5 seeing how moderate the changes are.
Forgot to say - those pics are great, thanks for posting them. If I remember correctly, there will be a 3.0i I6, 4.8i v8 and a M5.0i(?) v10, right? I don't understand why not the 3.0i bi-turbo? That engine would do well with the new X5. I also wonder whether there will be a sport package for the 3.0i and 4.8i. I really can't wait to see more info on the new X5.
E70 X5 will come with various I6 & V8 petrol & diesel engines. N54 3.0L I6 bi-turbo among them. But I'm not sure it will be offered in US market or not.
There will be a "Si" variant. With turbo charged V8 engine (around 400hp). But not available at launch.
Hopefully a sport package will be shown at launch. The pictures shown above aren't really that appealing to me. Also, they should put some LED lights on the X5 so that it will look more high tech, IMO.
No, no, no. No brake-by-wire in BMW cars. Certainly no after MB's debacle with SBC.
FlexRay will be used e.g. to control new active drive control functions. Imagine: even quicker reacting xDrive - now with power distribution not only front-to-rear, but also left-to-right. Not to mention new DCS++ functions. And all the other ConnectedDrive functons.
But mind: in E70 X5 FlexRay will be used for operating / controlling air suspension only. Fully operating FR will be used in BMW vehicles coming in year 2008 (e.g. new 7 - serries).
E70 X5 will come with various I6 & V8 petrol & diesel engines. N54 3.0L I6 bi-turbo among them. But I'm not sure it will be offered in US market or not.
There will be a "Si" variant. With turbo charged V8 engine (around 400hp). But not available at launch.
400 hp is not much more than my X5 4.8. Wonder how much better the performance will be. Humm, maybe I'll hold off on getting the M5 until I see this machine. One thing for sure (I guess), at least it will have a gas tank that holds enough gas to get you down the road and back.
vz
I think just like any BMW, eventually the looks will wear on you..wasn't too thrilled when they made the new 5 series..but since owning one (well, I'm paying for one as the Ex owns it) the car is very good looking.
I guess I'll have to stick with my antique e53 for awhile.
400 hp is not much more than my X5 4.8. Wonder how much better the performance will be. Humm, maybe I'll hold off on getting the M5 until I see this machine. One thing for sure (I guess), at least it will have a gas tank that holds enough gas to get you down the road and back.
vz
What are you complaining about?:dunno:
A small gas tank has its advantages: Filling up is almost a bargain...
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