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.
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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 553 lb-ft (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 62 mph (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.