Cramming a 5.0-liter S85 V10 engine and a six-speed manual transmission into a 2000 BMW X5 chassis is ambitious enough on its own — and that alone says a lot about what Kith and BMW are going for with this collaboration. Following Ronnie Fieg's 15th anniversary restoration project and the Chapter IV apparel and accessories collection, the two brands have unveiled the true centerpiece of this collab: two one-of-a-kind X5s, one representing the origin of BMW's first-generation SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), and the other a glimpse of what's yet to come.
The first is a 2000 BMW X5 E53, fully rebuilt over the course of more than a year using rotisserie restoration techniques. The body retains the factory Titanium Silver Metallic paint, keeping things understated on the outside — but under the hood is a custom-integrated 5.0-liter S85 V10 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The factory all-wheel-drive system has been preserved, but with a custom exhaust, BMW M Sport brakes, and re-tuned suspension, the car's performance has been dramatically elevated. The cabin has been completely redone in black leather upholstery, fully embossed with Kith's monogram pattern, and the dashboard integrates both brands' co-branded logo.
