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G-Power Typhoon RS: 525-hp wasn’t enough to beat the BMW X5 M

Before BMW unveiled the 555-hp X5 M, tuner G-Power revealed a 525-hp V8 G-Power Typhoon based on the X5. In an effort not to be left behind by the OEM X5 M, G-Power has now unveiled an even more powerful X5 – known as the X5 G-Power Typhoon RS.
With the help of a G-Power SK III RS supercharger, [...]

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BMW X5 Security Plus prevents attacks from AK 47s

Posted: Apr 14, 2009
Filed under: BMW
BMW X5 Security Plus prevents attacks from AK 47s

BMW is beefing up its never ending range of security vehicles with the new BMW X5 Security Plus. Building on the BMW X5 Security which prevents attacks with a .44 caliber Magnum, a .357 Magnum caliber or 9 mm Luger, the Plus takes it one step further protecting passengers against everything up to a AK 47.
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BMW working on a 354-hp tri-turbo diesel for the X5

Many sources have confirmed that BMW is working on a tri-turbo diesel engine based on the existing 6-cylinder turbo currently offered in BMW’s lineup. Sources say that the engine will eventually makes it way under the hood of a BMW X5 Performance Diesel.
Output will be rated at 354-hp and will carry an EfficientDynamics badge with [...]

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Video: BMW releases X5 M testing video

Posted: Dec 22, 2008
Filed under: BMW, Videos
Video: BMW releases X5 M testing video

After all the spy shots and denying, BMW today confirmed that it is indeed doing an M version of the BMW X5. The German automaker today released footage of the BMW X5 M in testing on its BMW-web.tv site.
While we have little details on the BMW X5 M we have heard that the high-performance SUV [...]

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