2001 BMW X5
Body style(s): 4-door crossover vehicle

Trim levels:
3.0i
4.4i		 MSRP:
$38,900
$49,400

Notes: The Bavarian riposte to the SUV craze entered its second season with twice as many models: the 3.0i was added for 2001. Powered by the standard BMW three-liter inline-six, the 3.0i brought the X5 to a lower price point, some $10,500 lower than its 4.4i stablemate. The leather interior trim and self-levelling rear suspension were optional on this model, as were the 18" wheels standard on the 4.4i. Sales began to take off as the X5 represented the sort of luxury status symbol that many suburban professionals craved.

Series: 2000-current

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 longitudinal front-engine, all-wheel drive, steel unibody
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3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [3.0i]
Bore x stroke: 84.0x89.6mm
Compression ratio: 10.2 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 225bhp@5900rpm
Torque (SAE net): 214lb-ft@3500rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 4.10:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 4.10:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/21mpg
4.4L 32-valve dohc SFI V8 [4.4i]
Bore x stroke: 92.0x82.7mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 282bhp@5400rpm
Torque (SAE net): 324lb-ft@3600rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.64:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 13/17mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 SPECIAL-PURPOSE
111.0"
183.7"
73.7"
67.2"
61.4"
61.4"
7.1"
Curb weight: 4824lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 51/45 cu ft. (f/r)
16.1-54.4 cu ft. (rear seats up/down)
24.6 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 235/65-17; 255/55-18 (3.0i Sport pkg. & 4.4i); 255/50-19f, 285/45-19r (4.4i Sport pkg)
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: 4-link, self-levelling air springs (opt. 3.0i), tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (13.1" vented/12.8" vented)
rack-and-pinion (OAL ratio 21.1:1), variable power-assisted, 3.5 turns-to-lock
traction control, yaw control, hill-descent control
dual front, dual front side, dual front curtain, opt. rear side

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:
Towing:
GVWR:		 8.1sec., 6.7sec. (4.4i)
128ft.
0.81g
62.6mph (4.4i)
39.7ft.
5950lbs.
5886lbs.


SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Acura MDX, Audi Allroad, Land Rover Discovery, Lexus RX 300, Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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