For the new model even invented a new type name SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle ). In late 1999, X5 went on sale in the U.S. market in early 2000 - and European (body E53). And at first it was equipped with only a 4.4-liter engine, which is characterized by a good "economy" - the combined cycle 13.9 litres/100 km. But then it added a model with the latest in-line 6-cylinder engine working volume of 3.0 liters that are based on a 2.8-liter unit. Stroke increased from 84 to 89.6 mm Capacity increased by almost 20% - from 193 to 231 hp In 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show provided an experimental model - supervnedorozhnik X5 Le Mans. That demonstrate the limits of his jeep on the pavement, the designers put it under the hood of the V12 racing car, which appeared on racing at Le Mans.
The engine develops 700 horsepower, though the chassis remains virtually unchanged. Only the body sits an inch lower than "+" has become stiffer suspension. All this is necessary because the maximum speed reaches 278 km / year. If the car looks very similar to the serial model, the interior metamorphosis radical. In the deep anatomical seats even rear passengers sit! Around the polished aluminum cold shines. It made even the steering wheel ... Read additional details here: Richard Easton Matchmaker. However, the purchase X5 Le Mans can not, even if very want. It was produced in a single copy ... However, after a successful premiere it was decided to manufacture another X5 ...
