X5 M / X6 M BMW X6 M (Spy pics, Info & Impressions)
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The X5 M is the high-performance variant of the X5. In April 2009, the X6 M version was announced, with a 408 kW (547 hp) version of the BMW S63 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. The BMW X5 M and X6 M are the first vehicles from BMW M GmbH to have xDrive all-wheel-drive system and automatic transmissions, and are also crossovers as opposed to passenger cars.
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Re: Spyshots: BMW X6 xDrive50i Performance
I have no idea EMpower ... I ll leave it for the pros ... I guess earlier Eni & Scott mentioned an M X6 but apparently there will be non according to another insider in the forum ... and to complicate things further, they say it will have the same 4.4 TT found in the xDrive50i ... I dunno what they'll do to it.
I have no idea EMpower ... I ll leave it for the pros ... I guess earlier Eni & Scott mentioned an M X6 but apparently there will be non according to another insider in the forum ... and to complicate things further, they say it will have the same 4.4 TT found in the xDrive50i ... I dunno what they'll do to it.
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Re: Spyshots: BMW X6 xDrive50i Performance
Hard to say.
It's either genuine M prototype, or at least 50i with M-package.
What screams M:
According to my sources M GmbH is occupied with developing a new engine, M xDrive, and Gran Tourismo (new 8er) project - which will be done with a lot of help of M engineers, and Individual material designers & craftsmen.
X6 weight is a huge problem. Not allowing M driving dynamics. They are trying to find proper solutions but the R&D budget is running out. The project could be axed - and rather coming out with an m version of more sporty - and of course lighter - upcoming X4.
Hard to say.
It's either genuine M prototype, or at least 50i with M-package.
What screams M:
- no regular fog lights - btw, check the new LED fog lights on the front bumper spoiler wings instead;
- covered area just beside front wheel arch where M-gill could be placed
- V8 TT - like exhaust pipes
- front intake hides turbo-coolers, if I see it right
- regular non-M wheels
- regular non-M treatment around grille & headlights (bumper line staying horizontal, not curving up towards outer headlight edges like in other true M-models)
- no rear spoiler
According to my sources M GmbH is occupied with developing a new engine, M xDrive, and Gran Tourismo (new 8er) project - which will be done with a lot of help of M engineers, and Individual material designers & craftsmen.
X6 weight is a huge problem. Not allowing M driving dynamics. They are trying to find proper solutions but the R&D budget is running out. The project could be axed - and rather coming out with an m version of more sporty - and of course lighter - upcoming X4.
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Re: Spyshots: BMW X6 xDrive50i Performance
^ I don't know what sort of car that X6 is in the first post, but I do think that it's far into development and will not be axed....
I think it'll be some sort of iS project, like the E53 X5 4.6iS. I mean, the front bumper looks a lot (exactly?) like the one on the X5 spy pics, and I'm pretty sure we will never see an X5 M
^ I don't know what sort of car that X6 is in the first post, but I do think that it's far into development and will not be axed....
I think it'll be some sort of iS project, like the E53 X5 4.6iS. I mean, the front bumper looks a lot (exactly?) like the one on the X5 spy pics, and I'm pretty sure we will never see an X5 M
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Re: Spyshots: BMW X6 xDrive50i Performance
I have probably repeated this ad nauseam (but for whatever reason, I seem to get a kick out saying it) - an AMG doesn't necessarily have to handle well, an M has to.
But having said that, looks like the X6 does handle fantastic, better than many 'sports cars' from competitors, so probably we will see an M version.
I have probably repeated this ad nauseam (but for whatever reason, I seem to get a kick out saying it) - an AMG doesn't necessarily have to handle well, an M has to.
But having said that, looks like the X6 does handle fantastic, better than many 'sports cars' from competitors, so probably we will see an M version.
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Yes hybrid agreed.
Nope, the hood screams hybrid.
Yes hybrid agreed.
All aboard!!!
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BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of
BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport")
was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful
in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle
portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most
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to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's
private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany.
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