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2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Specs

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2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Specs

2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Performance Hide
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
2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Part-painted front bumpers, black rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver power heated partial-painted door mirrors, passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 191.1, overall width (inches): 76.1, overall height (inches): 69.5, ground clearance (inches): 83.0, wheelbase (inches): 115.5, front track (inches): 64.7, rear track (inches): 65.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 42.0
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim alloy on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Metallic paint
Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Roof spoiler
Glass electric front to rear sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Trailer towing preparation
Underbody protection for fuel tank, for transfer case and for engine
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,982
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2008 X5 Base Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: cargo and 2, 12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
Diversity antenna
Peripheral interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 61.8 and all seats in place (cu ft): 21.9
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable electric adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition active
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.3, rear headroom (inches): 39.0, front leg room (inches): 40.0, rear leg room (inches): 36.6, front shoulder room (inches): 60.0, rear shoulder room (inches): 58.0 and interior volume (cu ft): 102.4
Low tire pressure indicator
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats with fore/aft adjustment and zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Twelve speaker(s)
Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
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