New BMW X5 G65: How One Chassis Handles 600 KG Of Weight Difference
From a pure petrol inline-six to a 578 hp iX5, the G65 X5 spans 600 kg — and one chassis has to handle every variant.
From a pure petrol inline-six to a 578 hp iX5, the G65 X5 spans 600 kg — and one chassis has to handle every variant.
From the X5 40 xDrive to the 578 hp iX5 60, the G65 prototype reveals a sharper, more connected X5 across all five powertrains.
The final G80 M3 costs more, changes little, and may be the safest bet before BMW’s electric M3 era begins.
The A1 Motor Park in Bulgaria is hosting this year's BMW M Drive Tour featuring a wide array of M models available for track driving.
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