Despite it’s newfound electrification, the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine underneath the X5 M Competition’s bonnet continues to produces 460kW/750Nm, but sports a better cooling system, a new manifold and reinforced crankshaft, new oil-pump and the option of having the engine cover finished in carbon fibre reinforced plastic.
As before, top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 290 km/h with optional M Driver’s Package selected, with 0-100 km/h taking 3.9 seconds.
It is coming
Going on-sale in Europe and the United States in April, BMW South Africa has confirmed availability from third quarter of this year with an expected price hike over the current pre-facelift model’s R2 928 994 sticker.