Engineers at the German...
Engineers at the German brand will be getting their knuckles rapped, because our spies have caught the next X5 off-roader on film, too. This is the best picture yet of the newcomer, and the barely disguised prototype’s distinctive headlights plus chunky front bumper are clearly visible.
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The beefed-up hatch...
The beefed-up hatch uses the Espace"s 3.5-litre V6 engine. However, it has been modified to offer 320bhp - an increase from 245bhp in the MPV - and is mated to a semi-auto gearbox. A tubular chassis and performance brakes complete the changes.
Around 30 of the cars will compete in their own race series next year. European circuits, including Le Mans and Donington, are on the list of venues.