Is the engine of the BMW X5 longitudinally mounted?
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The engine of the BMW X5 is longitudinally mounted. There are two types of engine layouts used in vehicles: transverse layout and longitudinal layout. A longitudinally mounted engine means the engine is perpendicular to the front axle of the vehicle, while a transversely mounted engine means the engine is parallel to the front axle. All models of the BMW X5 adopt a longitudinal layout. Rear-wheel-drive vehicles generally use longitudinally mounted engines because the power needs to be transmitted to the rear axle. When the transmission distance cannot be shortened, it is necessary to minimize the directional conversion of the power as much as possible. The new BMW X5 will be built on an all-new platform, and BMW has incorporated numerous weight-reduction designs in the new X5, including the introduction of more lightweight materials and the use of aluminum alloy materials for the suspension system. The dimensions of the new X5 have also increased, with its body length and width reaching 4973mm and 1948mm, respectively.