The BMW X5 4.8is for 2005
As time has gone by several things can be said about the BMW X5 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Engine Performance
The X5 4.8is is equipped with a BMW 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The X5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and air springs front and rear respectively.
X5 4.8is Statistics
The dimensions of the X5 4.8is are 73.70 inches wide by 183.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 69.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $70,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $63,970. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 X5 is a traditional Bosch ME-9.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.
The X5 4.8is received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2005 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 4.8is version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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