To the strongest SUV birth in BMW history.750 horsepower over "X8 m" commercial type, sprinting Nur!

■ In -house name "Project Rock Star", 3.0 liter inline 6 -cylinder turbo charger engine PHEV

BMW is currently developing the "X8", which is the largest brand crossover SUV, but its latest prototype has started high -speed testing in Nur.

The prototype captured is a flagship sedan that is also developed, and has a headlights in a low position similar to the next generation type, "7 Series", and there is a possibility of a split type that is divided into two parts. am.

Overall, camouflage is heavy and the details are unknown, but there are several changes that indicate that it is not "X7", such as a flat front end and a bonnet food with a prominent character line.However, Kidney Grill is expected to have a design similar to the "X7".

This prototype is a plug -in hybrid model because the front door is "HYBRID TEST VEHICLE" (hybrid test vehicle), a yellow sticker on the rear window and a charging port on the left front fender.Is sure.

You can also see how the front is attached to the front and 315-35/22 tires on the front and 315-35/22 tires on the rear.

At the rear end, a sporty design and a wide LED tail light are expected from the oversized tailgate and two large bulges.Because the dual exhaust system is camouflaged, it seems that it may be the strongest "X8 M" prototype.

Powertrain is 3.0 liter inline 6 -cylinder turbo charger engine + electric motor, maximum output 389HP and maximum torque 600Nm.This is a plug -in hybrid drive train similar to the "745E" (745E PHEV), which provides 25km EV driving.

On the other hand, in the high -performance SUV "X8M" called "Project Rock Star", 4.Equipped with a 4 -liter V 8 -cylinder + electric motor, it has been rumored to be more than 750 ps, but it is the most powerful M model in the brand history.

The X8 world premiere will be 2022, and the X8M will be around one year later.

(Apollo)