New BMW X5 M Spied Running Nurburgring Laps
The next BMW X5 M is currently in its testing phase, as our spy photographers captured a heavily-camouflaged model making its round at the world-famous Nurburgring race track.
Signature M features on the exterior of the SUV leave no doubt in our minds that this is the next iteration of BMW’s high-performance SUV offering. The quad exhaust tips and blue brake calipers are a dead giveaway; while the drilled rotors will be a first for the X5 model. The front end also looks to get a slight redesign, similar to what we see on the newest-generation 3-Series model.
As for what’s lurking under the hood, it’s a safe bet that the German automaker will outfit its X5 M with the same powerplant found in the current M5 and M6: a twin-turbo V8 with around 560 hp.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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