G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON revised upwards to 725 hp

 G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON revised upwards to 725 hp
G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON 10.09.2010

G-Power first introduced us to their 600 hp BMW X5 M with "small" Typhoon body kit at the end of last year. Little did we know that the extreme BMW tuner was already working on "bigger" wide body kit.

The result, thanks to optimised air flow providing up to 15 percent more cooling, is an increase in power output by 170 PS (125 kW) over the standard X5 M with 555 PS (408 kW) to a total of 725 PS (533 kW). Furthermore, torque is increased up to 890 Nm (series: 680 Nm / 500 lb·ft) at 1,500 rpm and top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph). 0-100 km/h - 4.2 seconds.

Taking full advantage of the increased air flow, G-Power remapped the ECU and added a set of sport catalytic converters and G-Power exhaust manifolds reducing exhaust back pressure. Lastly, G-Power added new connection pipes between the turbochargers and the cylinder heads minimizing pressure and thermodynamic losses. Although torque is electronically limited, the BMW X5 M transmission was also reinforced to handle up to 1000 Nm.

The new widebody Typhoon aerodynamics package starts at € 12,185. (plus installation in Autenzell) while the power boost to 725 PS is available for €18,000.

Check out press release below for full details.

Source: G-POWER

G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON - with 725 hp, pass the 300 km/h mark even faster!

First there was the "small" TYPHOON body kit; now here comes the "big" TYPHOON wide body kit for the BMW X5 M. Thanks to optimised air flow and up to 15 % more cooling, the G-POWER body kit clears the way for an increase in the base output of the 4.4 l V8 bi-turbo power unit of 170 hp to no less than 725 hp.

G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON

  • 725 hp / 533 kW at 6,000 r/min (+ 170 hp / 125 kW)
  • 890 Nm at 1,500 r/min (+ 210 Nm)
  • V max - more than 300 km/h
  • 0-100 km/h - 4.2s
  • TYPHOON aerodynamic package starting at € 12.185,-- (net)

Muscular flared wheel arches plus distinctive skirts and spoilers on the front and rear trimmed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency define the look of the G-POWER X5 M TYPHOON. The body kit in original equipment quality made from PU RIM was developed by G-POWER designers using state-of-the-art CAD technology. The base vehicle was fully digitised in-house with a 3D scanner.

The elegant sweep of the flared G-POWER wheel arches front and rear - which, of course, come with perfectly matched inner panels - give the X5 M seven centimetres more width, making room for extra-wide 23-inch wheels and tyres. The top-end version comes with G-POWER SILVERSTONE RS forged wheels developed specifically for the TYPHOON, with 11Jx23 format up front and 12Jx23 on the rear. Each corner sports 315/25 ZR 23 high-performance rubber from development partner Michelin, delivering optimum traction and sporty handling that is further enhanced by the G-POWER sports suspension and a 30 mm lower ride height.

Together with the flared wheel arches, the face of the exclusive SUV is distinguished largely by the G-POWER TYPHOON front skirt designed entirely in-house. The large air intakes not only improve overtaking prestige, they also guarantee optimum cooling of the engine and front brakes. Moreover, design refinements succeeded in reducing aerodynamic lift on the front axle.

The sills on the TYPHOON serve not only as aerodynamically efficient transitions between the front and rear flares, they also house five LED units on each side that illuminate the ground on each side of the vehicle when activated either by remote control or by pulling the door handle. Along the upper surfaces, stainless steel inserts integrate a G-POWER logo also illuminated in blue.

Like the front section, the rear skirt on the TYPHOON is conceived to completely replace the production-standard bumper. The diffuser has an imposing impact on the rear view, as do the two distinctive 114 mm tailpipes on the G-POWER stainless steel sports silencer. Together with the spoiler fixed to the rear hatch, which adds visual length to the roofline, minimal lift has been achieved at the rear axle, too. A further example of the detailed refinements in the design of the G-POWER TYPHOON Wide Version for the BMW X5 M is the four-part underbody panelling.

In keeping with the dynamic look, G-POWER offers a mighty power unit for the BMW X5 M. Thanks to the enlarged air intakes in the front skirt and the outlet vents in the bonnet, there is an improved flow of cooling air to the radiator and oil cooler at the front of the vehicle, increasing cooling performance by around 15%. This establishes the basis for a thermally balanced performance increase achieved by electronic optimisation developed by G-POWER and involving changes to the engine mapping including removal of the top speed limiter. On the exhaust side, a fully stainless steel G-POWER system delivers the necessary reduction in exhaust back pressure featuring a set of sport catalytic converters and most important a set of flow optimized G-POWER exhaust manifolds connecting the turbochargers. In addition, optimised connection pipes have also been installed between the turbochargers and the cylinder heads to minimise pressure and thermodynamic losses. The outcome is an additional 170 hp, taking the overall output to an impressive 725 hp at 6,000 r/min and 890 Nm of torque at 1,500 r/min. The maximum torque is electronically limited. In combination with a reinforcement of the standard BMW X6 M automatic transmission a torque maximum of 1000 Nm can be provided.

The enormous potential of the G-POWER modified BMW V8 bi-turbo power unit endows the X5 M with on-the-road performance that catapults it into the elite group at the very top of this vehicle class. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h lasts only 4.2 seconds, with the top speed at over 300 km/h.

G-POWER has refined the interior of the BMW X5 M with exclusive accessories like an ergonomically designed sports steering wheel, a G-POWER speedometer and fine carbon-fibre trim on the side panels, centre console and dashboard. Further preferences can be fulfilled with exclusive interiors in all shades of leather and Alcantara.

Pricing for the TYPHOON aerodynamics package starts at € 12.185.00,-- plus installation by G-POWER in Autenzell. The price for the 23-inch G-POWER SILVERSTONE RS or EDITION wheel set with MICHELIN tyres is € 8,865.55,--. The G-POWER power boost to 725 hp including complete exhaust system and modifications to the turbocharger installation is available for € 18,000.00,--.

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 HussainAnmar HussainAnmar
Fantastic, I'd add take it with some 20''inch CSL GTR BMW Wheelies. Oh, and Saddle Brown Interior color.
September 10, 2010 8:31 am
 Sheld55 Sheld55
One word description- Awsome
September 10, 2010 8:49 am
 awhk awhk
It looks totally evil!!! very nice!!
September 10, 2010 10:13 am
 MTC MTC
Makes more sense than X6M
September 10, 2010 11:24 am
 BavarianMS BavarianMS
This thing looks nutz..... The monster of all SUV's.
September 10, 2010 12:59 pm
 mikemikemikemike mikemikemikemike
That thing is sick
September 10, 2010 3:25 pm
 Prancing Horse Prancing Horse
An actual aftermarket tuner gets it right for once.If i had the cash i would buy one.
September 10, 2010 5:25 pm
 slim slim
I think this belongs to Kratos (God of War). What I would do to make it perfect is swap all the orange for red and make the interior black leather and alcantara with subtle red stitching including the headliner, steering wheel, shifter, and floormats. Cant forget LED headlights. Would a slick shifting 6speed manual tranny from the M6 beefed up to handle the extra power be asking too much?
September 10, 2010 7:09 pm
 Mikeado Mikeado
Ooh, look, it's a black X5 with a power hike some holes in it. Anyway...
September 10, 2010 9:45 pm
 swatti swatti
Big numbers, yay! But let me take it out for a track-day and lets see how much of the engine, let alone tranny is left... Saddest thing is that most of these cars will NEVER see a track, the place where every over 300bhp sportscar should be taken atleast a few times. The tuners know this so theres no worries about the cars being returned with turbos blown up. I've driven many "tuned M, AMG and RS" cars and while some make you smile twice as the standard, many have broken down fairly short even when very very well maintenanced and even more often then normaly. Also try going to a dealership whining your car broke down when your car is filled with tuner-badges. Many tuners void any and all warrentys(if there even is one) if the car goes near a track or you were pushing it at its limits. The rare cases "stock" super-cars do break down, its often not your broblem, even if it happened at a track-day. So jeah, big numbers, impressive... But theres more to it. Keep it in mind when things like these pop up as second hand.
September 11, 2010 5:38 am
 jerry05cod4 jerry05cod4
What's funny to me is that ppl are praising the look of this car, when in fact it has the same front end as the widely criticized and hated 900bhp "hideous" G-power X6...the only difference is that this one is blacked out.
September 11, 2010 9:26 am
 SPORTINGUISTA_29 SPORTINGUISTA_29
nice BMW X5 nice body nice engine
September 11, 2010 10:28 am
 saijaS saijaS
It's stupid and pointless, but I kind of like it anyway.
September 11, 2010 11:34 am