BMW X5 xDrive35d crossover SUV tuned by Hartge

October 23rd, 2009

BMW X5 xDrive35d by Hartge

The diesel-powered BMW X5 xDrive35d performance crossover SUV has received a new engine upgrade package from the German tuner Hartge. With the pack installed, the vehicle’s 0-100km/h acceleration time is slashed by 0.9 seconds to 6.1 seconds.

The vehicle’s top speed is also increased from 235 to 244 kilometers per hour.

People at Hartge do not go into details, but say that the upgraded 3.0-liter diesel engine is rated at 328 hp @ 4400 rpm, while the standard engine produces only 281 horsepower.

Like always, the engine upgrade program may be further improved with new body kit, oval-shaped exhaust tail-pipes, and a set of huge 22-inch BRILLANT CLASSIC 2 alloy wheels that may be wrapped in performance rubber — 295/30 ZR 22 at the front and 335/25 ZR 22 at the rear.

Inside, the German tuner may install a 3-spoke leather steering wheel with carbon inserts, aluminum pedals and foot rest, new speedometer gauge with 300 km/h scale and lots of carbon inserts just about everywhere.

At this time, the wholly equipped car may be ordered at a price of €87,277, while the original base model will set you back at only €60,000.

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