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Just a few pics I took Saturday of my new MONSTER
First impressions: The ADAPTIVE DRIVE + DYNAMIC DRIVE makes a huge difference in not only ride comfort but makes one feel you're a Michael Schumacher. Everything works so well in tandem without compromising any BMW drive characteristics i.e. steering feel, precise steering and feedback. It stays a true drivers car and feels much smaller when driven hard and agressive.
Adaptive drive as an option is every penny worth!
The Sport seats, the paddle shift controls on the steering wheel and the overall interior ambiance makes for a more sporty feel than I had with the X6 35i.
The V8 Twin Turbo is a monster! The soundtrack coming from the two huge tailpipes really tickle my balls! Honestly, the word turbo lag is non-existent!
The feel of the turbo's boost power is absolutely evident and the power of the V8 can be overpowering at times...I guess if you're not used to it like myself
Fuel consumption is VERY high, though I myself are to blame. RSA is a warm country and it only takes a few minutes before the engine has reached its optimum working temp. From that moment I just floor it, enjoying the enormous power! Man! I can go on and on raving about this engine. It delivers power so instantly and the auto box keeps up, changing gear seamlessly, though down shifts can be a tad rough sometimes, especially if you take your foot of the throttle and floor it again (kick down)...I guess the power delivery to the rear axle and the torque taken up by the damper couplings on the drive shaft to the rear wheels take alot of strain.
I will post better pics soon!
First impressions: The ADAPTIVE DRIVE + DYNAMIC DRIVE makes a huge difference in not only ride comfort but makes one feel you're a Michael Schumacher. Everything works so well in tandem without compromising any BMW drive characteristics i.e. steering feel, precise steering and feedback. It stays a true drivers car and feels much smaller when driven hard and agressive.
Adaptive drive as an option is every penny worth!
The Sport seats, the paddle shift controls on the steering wheel and the overall interior ambiance makes for a more sporty feel than I had with the X6 35i.
The V8 Twin Turbo is a monster! The soundtrack coming from the two huge tailpipes really tickle my balls! Honestly, the word turbo lag is non-existent!
The feel of the turbo's boost power is absolutely evident and the power of the V8 can be overpowering at times...I guess if you're not used to it like myself
Fuel consumption is VERY high, though I myself are to blame. RSA is a warm country and it only takes a few minutes before the engine has reached its optimum working temp. From that moment I just floor it, enjoying the enormous power! Man! I can go on and on raving about this engine. It delivers power so instantly and the auto box keeps up, changing gear seamlessly, though down shifts can be a tad rough sometimes, especially if you take your foot of the throttle and floor it again (kick down)...I guess the power delivery to the rear axle and the torque taken up by the damper couplings on the drive shaft to the rear wheels take alot of strain.
I will post better pics soon!
