Part 1:
Ok, ummm…yes. That’s all I really have to say. This truck is sick. Take a grocery getting X5, cross it with an E60 M5 and that’s basically what we have here. That’s the best way that I can describe this thing - which I think was BMW’s intent, right? Everything from the absolutely exotic exhaust note to the insane rear backup camera - it’s an M inspired fatty-love-child.
The first thing noticed when walking up on the X5 M is its aggressive stance. It has rake, no doubt, and it looks like it’s ready to haul you-know-what in any direction you tell it. Next come the ominously large air-dams towards the bottom of its Jay Leno sized chin.
Then it happens - you hit the Start button which really should read ‘Uh-Oh’.
Here’s the dirt (from RSportscars.com):
| Chassis | |
| Brakes (Front) | 15.6 inch rotors |
| Brakes (Rear) | 15.2 inch rotors |
| Wheels | 20 inch light-alloy M Sport wheels |
| Tires Front | 275/40-20 Bridgestone |
| Tires Rear | 315/35-20 Bridgestone |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone front control arms |
| Rear Suspension | Integral four-link rear axle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front Engine, AWD |
| Transmission | 6 Speed M Sport Paddle-Shifted Automanual |
| Differential | Electronic front and rear LSD |
| Engine | |
| Type: | Direct injection BMW M Sport V8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.30:1 |
| Displacement | 4.4 liters |
| Induction | Twin Garett turbochargers, 21.0 PSI |
| Horsepower | 555 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft. @ 1500 to 5650 rpm |
| Exterior | |
| Body Type | 2 Door, 5 Seat SUV |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: | 4.5 seconds |
Check back early Sept. for part 2 which will detail the X5 M’s interior, motor, back up camera (it’s that cool), and, possibly a little test drive.
For the full press release check out BMWBlog.com
I realize I can’t get you excited like that without giving you something tangible…so here are some pictures. 
