A prototype for the new 2020 BMW X5 M has been
filmed out and about near the Nurburgring bathed in camouflage. Carscoops understands that the
new X5 M will probably premiere before the end of the year and like the
previous-generation model, be extremely fast.
In fact, it should offer up enough power to make
owners of the competing AMG-branded SUVs a little nervous, including the
upcoming GLE 63 and GLE 63 Coupe. Sitting beneath the skin of the
new X5 M will be BMW’s flagship 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine which will pump
out 616 hp and 750 Nm of torque in the range-topping Competition
model and roughly 25 hp less in the standard X5 M. Thanks to an all-wheel drive
system, the super-SUV should hit 100 km/h in less than four seconds.
The following prototype was filmed at a gas station
near the famous German circuit and was sitting on a set of custom gloss black
wheels and featured absolutely huge brakes. Additionally, it features quad
tailpipes and a subtle yet aggressive spoiler stretching off the roof.
This particular prototype doesn’t sound as
impressive as the previous model and while there’s a good chance it doesn’t
feature a production-spec exhaust, the vehicle is probably so quiet to ensure
it complies with new noise regulations across Europe.
In addition to fitting the X5 M with a potent engine
and beefed-up brakes, considerable work is also being done to the SUV’s
suspension system to ensure it’s even more suited to sporty driving than lesser
variants.
