2008 X5: Europe Press release

[LeMansX5]

Translated from German using babelfish
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Superior strength still more efficiently used. Owing to BMW EfficientDynamics sets the sport Activity Vehicle in model year 2008 both within the range of the driving dynamics and consumption reduction using the new yardsticks.

Munich. A new row six cylinder diesel engine with variable twin turbo and a multiplicity of consumption-reducing measures, which are used also with all further engine variants, make it for the BMW possible X5 in model year 2008 to emphasize its comprehensive qualities still more convincingly. With an output of 210 kW/286 the new Diesel drive the BMW X5 3.0sd help HP and a maximum torque of 580 Newtonmeters outstanding passage strength with one in the European Union test cycle determined average consumption of 8,2 litres per 100 of kilometers. The relation between driving dynamics and fuel consumption, singular in this vehicle segment, is based on the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics, whose results come now also with successful sport the Activity Vehicle (SAV) to carrying. With the three further gasoline and diesel engine variants of the BMW X5 they provide in model year 2008 for consumption and emission values, which fail more favorably around 4 to 7 per cent than with the respective predecessor models.

The progress in the area of the efficiency lends a new facet to the character of the BMW X5 coined/shaped by versatility. Within its segment comes sport to the Activity Vehicle due to its outstanding drivingdynamic qualities an exception position. Its intelligent all-wheel drive BMW xDrive promotes however not only the driving dynamics on the road, but also the traction ability and the handling characteristics off firm roadways. The high-quality Design of the Fuenftuerers links the characteristics of the SAV coined/shaped by robustness with elegance and sovereign operational readiness level. A luxurioeses Ambiente surrounds drivers and passengers in the Interieur of the BMW X5, at the same time profits it from the generosity and the flexible serviceability of the interior. Owing to an optionally available third seat row the SAV is the first BMW, in which up to seven persons find place. With consideration of these transportation capacities the efficiency of the engines increased now again wins even still further weight. The BMW X5 offers incomparably much driving pleasure, in addition, utilizable value in relation to its fuel consumption.

The BMW X5: Outstanding qualities - also in the area of the efficiency.
All innovations, which lead to a lowering of consumption and emission values, are introduced by BMW gradually and as promptly as possible in all series. With the extended engine selection for the BMW X5 the Premiumhersteller puts the measuring pole for efficiency in model year 2008 also in this vehicle segment again more highly. Sovereignty in particularly economical form embodies above all the new BMW X5 3.0sd, which is propelled by 3.0 litres a large row six cylinder diesel engine with variable twin turbo. 210 kW/286 HP with an engine speed of 4,400 min-1 and a maximum torque of 580 Newtonmeters, which are already available with 1,750 min-1, make an acceleration possible of zero on 100 km/h in only 7.0 seconds. 8.2 litres per 100 kilometer the average consumption amounts to according to European Union cycle. Thus the new BMW X5 3.0sd comes on a maximum range of 1,035 kilometers and reaches one in its segment outstanding long-distance fitness.

Also with the further model variants of the BMW X5 comprehensive measures come to the optimization of the consumption and emission behavior to carrying, which cover among other things the brake suppl. IE recuperation and a control meeting demand of Nebenaggregaten. In addition the belt drive of the climatic compressor is provided with a clutch. If the air conditioning system is switched off, automatic uncoupling of the compressor takes place. In this way the dragging moment of the compressor is reduced to a minimum. Furthermore to the equipment extent of all variants of the BMW X5 belong rolling friction-reduced tires, meeting demand acting a coolant pump, an friction-optimized final drive and the Varioserv Lenkhilfepumpe, with which by pressure and flow rate-dependent adjustment of the curve ring the drive losses rising with the engine speed are avoided. Beyond that all variants of the SAV have active aerodynamics measures. Their cooling air flaps open and close depending upon driving conditions. In this way, as soon as the cooling need of the engine sinks, the air resistance of the vehicle can be optimized.

BMW EfficientDynamics: Consumption lowering over up to 7 per cent.

With the Topmodell of the series, the BMW X5 4.8i propelled by 261 kW/355 HP a strong eight cylinder engine, the average fuel consumption reduces according to European Union test cycle by 4 per cent to 12,0 litres per 100 of kilometers. The BMW X5 3.0si, whose row six cylinder petrol engine carries 200 kW/272 out HP, comes with 10,2 litres on one by 6 per cent reduced value. With the BMW X5 3.0d with 173 kW/235 HP strong row six cylinder Diesel under the hood the average consumption amounts to now 8.1 litres per 100 of kilometers, which corresponds to a reduction by 7 per cent in relation to the value of model year 2007.

The clear reduction of the fuel consumption with all engine variants benefits directly also the emission behavior of the BMW X5. Within its competition surrounding field it takes a top position with this far improved values. With CO2-Werten between 214 (BMW X5 3.0d) and 286 gram per kilometer (BMW X5 4.8i) all variants of the SAV reach optima in their respective performance class also in the area of the emission behavior.

In addition both Diesel variants of the BMW X5 are equipped with a particle filter positioned engine near as well as with an oxidation catalyst accommodated in the same housing. In addition both the BMW X5 3.0sd and the BMW X5 3.0d has in model year 2008 a Diesel false refueling protective system, which prevents an inadvertent filling of its fuel tank with gasoline. For this purpose the filler neck at the tank of both models is equipped with a pawl, which can be unlocked only by the Diesel filler pistol larger in their diameter. False refuelings, how they could arise with habituation lacking to the vehicle - approximately when using a rented car -, are thus almost impossible. At all accordingly standardized gas stations a mistake remains without consequences to the gasoline filler pistol smaller in the cross section.

More Agility by further developed DSC

An intelligent cross-linking of the all-wheel drive BMW xDrive stability control (DSC), dynamic with the driving stability regulation, help the BMW X5 to in each situation and with all ground conditions just as safe as sovereigns handling. In model year 2008 the Agilitaet of the SAV with an extension of the function range of the DSC is again increased. In order to ensure a harmonious power transmission with dynamic driving along curves, with a proportioned brake interference including torque reconciliation of a tendency to the Untersteuern already in the beginning effectively one works against. As soon as the front wheels excessively strongly outward urge, the circle-internal rear wheel purposefully braked over the controlling of the DSC. The propulsion loss caused thereby is compensated at the same time by an increase of the drive power. Thus curves can be orbited also on slippery roadway still more precisely. Whether and to which extent a such interference is necessary, on the basis by the DSC sensors determined data over greed rate, steering angle and engine performance is calculated.

Optimized passenger protection with crashproof head restraints.

Owing to its fastidious chassis technology the BMW X5 puts not only a particularly dynamic, but also an unusually safe handling to the day. In model year 2008 the passive security of the SAV is continued to optimize beyond that. The BMW X5 has in series then crashaktive head restraints, which reduce the danger of neck eddy injuries in the case of an impact to the tail of the vehicle substantially. The system steered by safety electronics of the vehicle it ensures in the case of a collision for the fact that within shortest time the front part of the head restraint is moved upward over up to 60 millimeters forward and up to 40 millimeters. Thus the distance to the head is reduced, before this is to the rear hurled by forces the affecting the vehicle. In this way the stabilizing and securing function of the head restraint is increased and the risk of an injury or an overstretching within the neck spinal column range of the passengers is reduced. In order to increase the comfort on long-distance travels still further, the various and attractive selection of special equipments offers an abundance of possibilities for the BMW X5. As additional option also a TV function for the on-board-Entertainment of the rear passengers is available in model year 2008. The system makes possible - alternatively to the video program of the DVD system - also the transmission of TV signals on the 8 tariff for large swinging out flat picture monitor on the center console.

Dynamics at first sight: M sport package for the BMW X5.

The dynamic character, which help the BMW X5 in its vehicle segment to a reserve entry, can be still intensified with the help of an M of sport package and be underlined at the same time optically particularly authentically. Beside bumpers, smolder-learn and door impact borders also the widened wheel housings in the characteristic M Design are arranged. Alternatively to the 19 tariff large M light alloy wheels in the v-spoke-Design of the M of sport package also the optionally available M of light alloy wheels in 20 the tariff format can be installed. In both cases one is used particularly on the BMW X5 co-ordinated different types of tires at front and rear axle. A high-speed tuning and the sporty chassis tuning, which are likewise a component of the M of sport package, round the measures off for the increase of the driving dynamics. A maximum of exclusivity comes by the BMWS individually Exterieur LINE in glossy finished aluminum Design for the verge of the side windows as well as by the BMWS individually roof railing into high polish Shadow LINE execution to the expression. To the singular driving experience in a SAV sport package and front seat passenger, the M leather steering wheel, the Interieurleisten in the Design aluminum longitudinal section contribute the electrically adjustable sport seats for drivers fine and the anthrazitfarbene BMW individually roof skies in the interior of the BMW X5 with M.

[LeMansX5]

[marcx5]

LeMansX5:

can you please find out, somehow, if night vision and/or advanced cruise control (stop and go), are going to be in the new X5?

what's with these crappy feature additions... like 'manual' shades.... which i already have in my 2002 model!!

thanks,

[trueX5er]

How does the one you pictured look any different than mine?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by trueX5er

How does the one you pictured look any different than mine?

The one shown is Euro model. Not much on surface.

[drex]

so X5 M trim package, but no X5 HP/ X5 M HP version (ala 4.6/4.8is?)?

makes me want to run out and pick up an E53 4.6/4.8is and make it into a show car...

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by drex

so X5 M trim package, but no X5 HP/ X5 M HP version (ala 4.6/4.8is?)?

makes me want to run out and pick up an E53 4.6/4.8is and make it into a show car...

"is" version is coming next year. More HP and good stuff. I posted the test mule pics in performance X5 thread.

[Wagner]

Got to say the E70 design is starting to grow on me a little bit. As with most things, hated the change at first..now that I've accepted it isn't as truck like...it isn't so bad. Really wish they would have added some real space to it though. Maybe later when there is a diesel model I'll find it more impressive.