Hamann tunes the E70 BMW X5
Hamann has put their tuning touch on the recently launched E70 BMW X5, and all three variants have had their powers upped, with the 3.0d turbodiesel getting the most gains.
The E70 BMW X5 3.0si gets it’s power bumped up from 272 horsepower to 286 horsepower, while torque is boosted from 315Nm to 340Nm. That would be 14 horses and 25Nm respectively. The top of the range 4.8i model now makes 18 more horses at 373 horsepower compared to the stock 355 horsepower. The turbodiesel 3.0d has the most gains, going from 235 horsepower up to 265 horsepower in Hamann-tuned form, with torque going up from 520Nm to a significantly higher 600Nm!
The bodykit includes a new front and rear apron and a roof spoiler. There are 4 different wheel designs to go with the new Hamannised E70, called PG3, Anniversary I, Anniversary II and Edition Race. PG3 and Anniversary I are available in both 20 inch and 22 inch sizes, the Anniversary II in 22 inch size only, while the colossal Edition Race is a large 23 inches in size. Hamann also enhances handling via new suspension springs which lower the car between 30mm to 40mm depending on whether the X5 is equipped with level regulation or not.
On the interior, it is mostly aesthetics to remind you that you are driving a Hamann-tuned X5 - black foot mat flooring, aluminium pedal and footrest, the option for more upmarket leather, and multimedia entertainment options such as an integrated Playstation 2.
[UPDATE: The new second generation E70 BMW X5 has been launched in Malaysia. Click here for prices and other details.]
Two more photos after the jump.
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May 6, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
They certainly made it uglier and more vulgar. Bling mobile for hip hop stars and drug dealers.
May 6, 2007 @ 8:04 pm
overdone….european ahbeng
May 6, 2007 @ 8:38 pm
yes, just about to say European ah beng
May 6, 2007 @ 8:49 pm
trademark Hamann multi-spoke rims ! gorgeous !
May 6, 2007 @ 9:25 pm
the front bumper lip looks like for previous Satria.
May 6, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
What a beauty
May 6, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
i feel tat this is one great masterpiece from hamann… still remember the way they tune the 5 series, super sweet…!!!
May 6, 2007 @ 10:50 pm
Rear looks ugly, the bumpers are too far down, like American bodykits.
May 7, 2007 @ 10:38 am
its not exactly the prettiest thing around, but “bling?” you guys looking at the right pictures?!? ..
personally, there is no “blinkage” on this car at all.. no chrome rims.. no chrome parts.. no stickers.. no bright ‘candy’ paint, no outrageous additions to the body.. standard headlights and taillights.. Its not even tinted!! and heck, the car isnt even black.
its a hamann car, strictly euro-performance look. nothing bright, lots of black trim..
May 7, 2007 @ 10:56 am
Can’t help commenting.
Wounld’t a 530/530d xi Touring be a better base to start from? Why?
Just because they can doesn’t mean they should. Its hideous.
Doing that is stripping all the X5’s already limited “off road” capabilities….
May 7, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
4G63, Hamann has modified versions and parts for all types of bmw’s. They probably already has the parts for the 5 tourings on sale. So of course they will be doing it for the new X5. besides, they have a strong following, and has always been successful with their stuff.
May 7, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
Ok. Maybe not bling. Still vulgar, mind.
May 8, 2007 @ 2:20 am
I don’t want Hamann to tune this beauty. I want back the original.
May 8, 2007 @ 9:43 am
Have to agree with the rest of the team here.
The SUV does look ugly and overdone.
It looks mutated.
May 31, 2007 @ 1:20 pm
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July 3, 2007 @ 10:04 am
superb vehicle….
just needed to be painted black and tinted black too….