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2008 BMW X5 Base Sport Utility

The new X5 Base Sport Utility is offered with a L6 engine, All Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 6 Speed Semi-Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 BMW X5
Engines: 3.0L L6
Transmissions: 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive
Power: 260 HP
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2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Specs

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2,996 cc 3.0 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85.0 mm bore, 88.0 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
22.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 18.7
Power: 194 kW , 260 HP SAE @ 6,600 rpm; 225 ft lb , 305 Nm @ 2,750 rpm

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