Amazing unplanned jump on RR tracks

[RenoHuskerDu]

This car boggles the mind. Navigating a twisty country road yesterday at about 65mph, I suddenly came upon an unmarked RR crossing, just over a rise. The pavement was uneven and at that speed I could see that it was going to be a bit of a jump, despite braking hard just before I hit it. I saw scars on the upcoming pavement where other vehicles had landed ungracefully.  I was uneasy, to say the least.  An M3 would have left its chin spoiler on the road there.

But the X5 landed with no drama, just a solid thump, and no sensation of the dampers reaching the end of their stroke. I was thunderstruck. I've owned many nice cars but never one with the suspension this well sorted out.  I usually keep it set in 'Sport' mode and that may be what saved the day in this event. 

An amazing car.  Truly amazing. We are lucky chaps.

[kenniff]

You are particularly lucky..... that there wasn't a train coming  )

[RenoHuskerDu]

Indeed. Uncontrolled RR crossings are exceedingly rare in France.