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Quite some. Mind that X6 production still haven't started - so no X6 bodies available yet: except those few FEP prototypes.

When X6 production starts shortly we will be also able to see X6 M prototypes shortly after that. And I'm talking about real X6 M cars - with full body trim (yet camoed in tape).

I agree..V-10(as it is now) would have problems with X5 and its increased weight and 4x4 drivetrain..performance would be an issue here..So,V-8 TT torque beast would be better choice IMO

some more:

Haha...that paper is great!!!

"adjust pump for the engine again and after a longer distance (30 minutes) ... then, turn the engine off - otherwise the engine will be broken!!!"

So, it's still a prototype, till they don't fix this problem...

Not sure why people say this is the X5M and not just X5 IS? Just cause of the quad exhausts? Didn't the previous X5 4.4i also have a quad exhaust? Not sure bout the previous X5 IS.

The 4.4i did indeed have a quad exhaust. The is-models on the otherhand had double oval exhaust pipes.

X5 4.4i:




X5 4.8is:

that steering wheel looks amazingly thick! Is that normal?

Maybe because of its shadow ?

It's a M steering wheel - they are thicker then the normal ones. But this one is extremely thick...

www.leftlanenews/bmw-x5m.html

Spy photographers have captured a second round of images of what could be a prototype for a BMW X5 M. Spotted first in Munich, the BMW prototype has now been seen testing on the Nürburgring. The mystery X5 SUV sports a new front bumper with revised front air-intakes designed to send more air to the engine bay and brakes. At the rear, there are four prominent exhaust tips mounted much lower than on a standard X5. The four exhaust tip treatment is a key 'M' design element.

Another clue that this could be a X5 M prototype is that the wheel and tire package appears to be slightly wider than on a regular X5. The engine remains a mystery, although the V10 found in the M5 and M6 remains a possibility.


BMW executives have repeatedly stated that the X5's packaging just doesn't lend itself to creating an M-version, so it's possible that BMW is cloaking an all-new model under the body of the mysterious X5.
Our sources indicate that the X5 seen testing could represent two other new models. The first possibility is that the SUV could be a prototype for an X5 5.0si, which would fall just short of the full-fledged M-treatment.
The second possibility is that the SUV in question could be a mule for an X6 M, which would likely use the aforementioned V10. The X6 seems to lend itself better to BMW's M-treatment as the crossover has more of a "coupe" look and a lower center of gravity.
Whatever the case, it appears as though BMW will be injecting a little more performance into its SUV lineup. Check back for more details as we continue to follow the mystery SUV's development.