The BMW X5 M was a performance focused variant of the E70 X5 that debuted for the 2010 model year. The sporty X5 M was the first all wheel drive vehicle created by BMW's M division, combining the utility of the standard X5 with a powerful 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine that had an output of 547hp.This mighty engine was paired to a sequential 6 speed automatic transmission that could control how much power was being sent to the front or rear wheels. In addition to the drivetrain, the X5 M received significantly improved suspension, as well as brakes in order to cope with the added power. Production of the E70 BMW X5 M ended in 2013, but the model series would continue life as the F85 BMW X5 M.