| BMW X5 M (F85) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2014–2018 |
| Model years | 2015–2018 |
| Assembly | Greer, South Carolina |
| Designer | Mark Johnson (2010) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | F4 layout |
| Related | BMW X6 M |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 4.4L V8 |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm (115.5 in) |
| Length | 4,886 mm (192.4 in) |
| Width | 1,938 mm (76.3 in) |
| Height | 1,762 mm (69.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,105–2,350 kg (4,641–5,181 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW X5 M 2010–2013 |
| Successor | 2020 BMW X5 M |
The BMW X5 M (F85) is a mid-size luxury SUV that is based on the BMW X5 (F15) which has been built by BMW since 2014. Unlike the BMW X5 M50d the X5 M is a full BMW M series car that has the M Powered engine. In comparison, the M50d is classified as an "M Performance Car" which means it isn't a full M car unlike the BMW M3 or the BMW M5.
Its S63B44T2 4.4 liter V8 engine has 575 hp (429 kW) and 553 lb⋅ft (750 N⋅m) of torque, which made it the most powerful engine ever developed for an all-wheel drive BMW at the time. The engine has M TwinPower Turbo and Valvetronic technologies, to deliver a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.2 seconds.[1]
An M-tuned xDrive all-wheel drive system provides traction. It distributes drive between the front and rear axles, while Dynamic Performance Control distributes torque between the 21-inch M Double-spoke light-alloy wheels—all for dynamic driving and all-road capability.[1]
Successor
In June 2018, BMW announced the BMW X5 (G05) which is the successor to the BMW X5 (F15), the X5 M (F85) successor is named F95, it was expected to be G85 but interestingly BMW used F95.
References
- ^ a b "Power play: The new BMW X5 M and the new BMW X6 M." press.bmwgroup.com. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2017.