Don't Get Your Hopes Up For A High-Performance BMW X7 M

Before the X7 broke cover last year, BMW wasalready considering making a high-performance M version of its new flagship SUV. Sadly,BMWBlogis claiming these plans have been scrapped – at least for now. Citing unnamed sources, the publication says there simply isn't enough demand for BMW to justify the costs required to build a hot X7 M.

This means the XDrive50i is currently the range-topping model in the X7 lineup, which is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that pumps out 456 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, enabling the large luxury SUV to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds.

Next year, however, the XDrive50i will be replaced with the more powerful M50i that packs the same engine as the M850i producing 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. If it was given the green light, anX7 M model would have likely used the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 enginefound in the M760Li, which produces 600 hp. It would have also featured more aggressive styling with larger intakes in the front bumper, wider wheel arches, and a BMW M logo on the gigantic grille.