The third generation of BMW's X5 SUV range, the F15 model, was released this year mostly as an evolution from the previous E70 model rather than a brand new model. Keeping some of the engines of its predecessor wasn't regarded as a good idea but we're about to show you just what they can do.
One of the engines that were kept for the new model was the N57D30O1 unit as the engineers call it. For those that are unfamiliar with the BMW coding, we're talking about the 3-liter 6-cylinder inline turbo diesel engine that makes 258 HP and 560 Nm (410 lb-ft) of torque.
This engine is being fitted on xDrive30d models assembled at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, USA. Claimed specs say that with this unit the new X5 will reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.9 seconds and will tap out at 230 km/h (144 mph) so the guys from autoforumCZ set out to see whether they were lying or not. The result is posted below.
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