But where does the pictured model stand? Well, we have to delve into its visuals to find out. Thus, we can see that it features some carbon bits and pieces at the front and what seems to be an aftermarket diffuser at the other end. The gray look is kind of bald, especially when combined with some of the shiny accents here and there, the red brake calipers, and those brand-new wheels.
Speaking of the latter, they are also the icing on the cake, depending on whom you ask. In this case, you'd have to pop the question to HRE, as this company signed the alloys. The set is called the P101SC, and it starts at $15,300, which is the smallest offering available, 19 inches in diameter. The wheels are also available in 20, 21, 22, and 23 inches, and they can be ordered in various finishes.
On the pictured BMW X5 M, they are presented in Brushed Dark Clear, and they are quite large to the point where they had to be wrapped in rubber band tires in order to fit below the arches. This has obviously left its toll on the super crossover's ride, making it bouncier, though we reckon it might just corner a bit faster than a stock example. On paper, that is, and with a skilled driver holding the wheel.
But does this look suit the BMW X5 M? Before inviting you to drop a line in the comments box below, we will remind you that the latest iteration came out a little over two years ago, alongside its less practical sibling, the X6 M. It is offered exclusively in the Competition form, featuring a sharper styling on the outside, a revised V8 engine that benefits from mild-hybrid assistance, and a curved digital cockpit on the inside.
It still has 617 brake horsepower (625 ps/460 kW) on tap and 553 pound-feet (750 Nm) of torque from the 4.4L twin-turbo V8. However, as specified above, there is a 48V system on deck. Moreover, the crankshaft was reinforced, the turbochargers updated, and it also benefits from other tweaked internals. The 8sp transmission benefits from quicker gear changes, and the car manufacturer claims that 0-60 mph (97 kph) is a 3.6-second affair. The X5 M can tap out at 177 mph (285 kph) with the M Driver's Pack, which remains an option, and it is available from $127,200 (MSRP) in the U.S.
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