X5 [Official] BMW X5 (F15)

[Palbay]

BMW F85 X5 "M" in High Res-Only shots to date of car in Traditional "M" Color-Silverstone. Lowest level camo- Now only Front Fascia and lower rocker panels. Is 600 hp under the hood. Will BMW "Allow" an SUV to become the first "Series" BMW production car ( Special Anniversary limited supply models-Excluded ) to offer 600 hp out of the box......Thanks. PalBay

 

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[hannaz]

BMW X5 Launched At INR. 7.09 million by ace cricketer and BMW India brand Sachin Tendulkar and Mr Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India at Pune

http://fly-wheel.com/bmw-x5-launched-at-rs-70-9-lakhs/

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Geez!.. that's a huge endorsement there!

 

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Spied – Production ready BMW X5 eDrive fully revealed
BMW revealed the concept X5 eDrive at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year, and then at the New York Auto Show in April this year. The hybrid SUV has been confirmed to enter production at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in the United States. A launch is expected either late this year or early next year.

The BMW X5 eDrive production version shows a new front bumper, black grille and redesigned air inlets.

The BMW X5 eDrive concept for reference.

Spies in China have snapped the production ready X5 eDrive without any camouflage whatsoever. At the front, the SUV is seen wearing a modified bumper with redesigned air intakes, that probably improve the aerodynamics of the car. An image of the rear shows the ‘eDrive’ badge on the bootlid.

The concept shown at Frankfurt and New York had its power socket located on the driver side front fender, and upon closer inspection, so does the prototype seen here.

The X5 eDrive is powered by a 2.0-liter petrol engine and a 95 hp electric motor.

Power for the eDrive will come from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW’s TwinPower Turbo technology. The engine develops 245 hp and is assisted by a 95 hp electric motor for a combined output of 340 hp. This allows for a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7 seconds.

The X5 eDrive can run on battery power alone for up to 30 km with speeds of up to 120 km/h. Under EU test conditions, the eDrive is capable of achieving 26.31 km/l.

The SUV will be made in Spartanburg, USA

It is unlikely for BMW to launch the X5 eDrive in India in the immediate future given that a market for luxury hybrid SUVs doesn’t exist in the country. However the locally assembled X5 diesel launched last month has started off well with a waiting period of 3 months.

Production ready BMW X5 eDrive fully revealed

 

[EMpower]

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/by-the-beard-of-zeus-the-2015-bmw-x5-m-can-go-186-mph-1601136363

 

[Rainer271]

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[ThroughandThrough]

Not so complementary of a review:

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[SCOTT27]

Courtesy of Palbay.
The X5M gets its wheels.

 

[SCOTT27]

The Hybrid X5 - the XDrive40e also introduces the first BMWe model and is imminent.

 

[Rainer271]

What is the background why BMW combine the eDrive with a four cylinder and not with a six cylinder?

 

[klier]

Lighter, less fuel consumption? 340 hp with e engine sounds good enough.

 

[SCOTT27]

What is the background why BMW combine the eDrive with a four cylinder and not with a six cylinder?

The Vision Future Luxury Concept was a six cylinder aligned with an electric drivetrain, which could deliver same performance as the V12 but with far greater efficiency and lower emissions. Its the continuation of the less is more started with the i8. A similar drivetrain in some form will be in the 7er eDrive and X7 eDrive.

The proposal for a hybrid next generation Rolls-Royce Phantom uses the less is more philosophy. If they manage to pull it off then they will open a huge door in how to propel luxury cars with a greater focus on sustainability and progressive innovation.

 

[Rainer271]

The Vision Future Luxury Concept was a six cylinder aligned with an electric drivetrain, which could deliver same performance as the V12 but with far greater efficiency and lower emissions. Its the continuation of the less is more started with the i8. A similar drivetrain in some form will be in the 7er eDrive and X7 eDrive.

The proposal for a hybrid next generation Rolls-Royce Phantom uses the less is more philosophy. If they manage to pull it off then they will open a huge door in how to propel luxury cars with a greater focus on sustainability and progressive innovation.

Does "Similar drivetrain" refers to the six cilynder in the VFL Concept?

 

[Rainer271]

 

[Rainer271]

F15 BMW X5 Security Plus To Be Unveiled at 2014 Moscow Auto Show

At the 2014 Moscow Auto Show, the Munich-based automaker will unveil their new F15 BMW X5 Security Plus and now we have the first official photos of the armored version of the luxury SUV.

As seen here, the X5 Security Plus was put through “intensive testing”, in this case heavy rounds of ammunition of different calibers.

The armored SUV meets the requirements of the protection level VR6, which can successfully resist to Ammo Type 7.62 x 51 mm NATO from a distance of 10 meters. The highest protection level, VR7, is only awarded to the BMW 7 Series High Security F03 model.

The F15 BMW X5 Security Plus went through some changes to comply with the requirements of a high security vehicle. For example, the windows have been replaced with bulletproof ones and inside numerous additional controls was installed to perform various special functions.

It’s constructed of high-strength steel and is capable of protecting four occupants from an assault by AK47 machine guns. The seams are backed by sealed joints which prevent bullet fragments from sneaking past, and the windows are made from a polycarbonate material which can also handle attacks from blunt weapons.

BMW has worked to refine the chassis, brakes and engine management so that it handles the extra weight from the security features.

Exactly like all other series-production BMWs, the security models take place in the usual long-term tests in hot and cold weather.

The BMW X5 Security Plus, like all other X5 modes, are built at the Spartanburg plant. Additional special requests can be retrofitted in the specialized armor BMW plant in Toluca Mexico.

F15 BMW X5 Security Plus To Be Unveiled at 2014 Moscow Auto Show

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Just shoot the tires a couple of times.

 

[SCOTT27]

Courtesy of Palbay.
The X5M gets its wheels.

Remember this colour?

Long Beach Blue...Picture it on the X5M and X6M.