Tag: BMW X6 M

  • 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe

    BMW has announced the new 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe. The vehicle will hit the US market this spring. It is the world’s first ever Sports Activity Coupe stills, which still offers a unique combination of sporty dynamics, versatility and unmatched character.

    The new X6 will deliver outstanding driving experience provided by two powerful engines featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and xDrive, the intelligent AWD system. It also continues to offer Dynamic Performance Control which gives the Sports Activity Coupe unparalleled agility for a vehicle in this segment.

    The exterior of the MY2013 has some slight exterior changes new foglights, adaptive LED headlamps with three-dimensionally shaped luminous rings as an option. The taillights are now two LED-fed light banks which create the brand’s hallmark night design as a harmoniously glowing light mass. The fact that they are horizontally aligned and stretch far out to the sides emphasizes both the width of the vehicle and the flowing transition between the rear quarter and the tail-end.

    There are also some new paint finishes including Marrakesh Brown metallic, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic. The standard equipment range of the new BMW X6 also includes a new 19” light alloy wheel style for the X6 xDrive50i.

    2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe
    2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe

    The standard Nevada leather upholstery is now also available in Vermilion Red. Also available is a new Nappa Leather upholstery in Ivory White. The new BMW X6 comes standard as a four-seat model. A three-seat rear bench is available as an option. The luggage compartment volume of the Sports Activity Coupe is 570 liters (25.6 cubic feet) and can be extended to up to nearly 1 450 liters (60 cu.-ft.) by folding down the rear backrests.

    The engine range includes X6 xDrive50i model with a 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 400PS and X6 xDrive35i model with 300PS TwinPower Turbo In-line six cylinder.

    As an additional option, the M Performance Package is available in the US. It includes both styling and performance modifications. The engine upgrade of +15hp and +30 lb-ft of torque for X6 xDrive35i and +40 hp +30 lb-ft of torque on the X6 xDrive50i.  In addition, the M Performance Package includes 20” light alloy wheels, black chrome exhaust tips, stainless steel pedals, M foot rest and door sills, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner, and optional Carbon Black metallic paint.

    Last, but not least – 2013 BMW X6 M will be also available on the market. It comes with unmatched performance and style.

    2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe Interior
    2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe Interior

    Source: BMW

  • BMW ///M at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show

    BMW will exhibit several legendary ///M models at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show held from 3rd to 11th December, this year.

    The Motor Show is hosted by the Japanese capital’s International Exhibition Center, where BMW will showcase the latest F10 M5, E90 M3 as well as X6 M.

    The fifth-generation of BMW M5 is powered by a hi-revving 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 560PS (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The most powerful ///M engine boasts twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold.

    The performance is overwhelming – 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h and just 13 seconds to 200 km/h. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

    Despite the brutal performance, the engine needs just 9.9 liters per 100 km on combined cycle (28.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

    The engine is mated to a new 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration.

    The E92 M3 has also hi-revving V8, but it is naturally aspirated developing 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed M-DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission). The acceleration to 60 mph is in 4.5 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

    Finally, BMW will exhibit the X6 M, which also features the same hi-revving 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 as the F10 M5, but it is slightly underpowered – 555PS (408 kW) at 6000RPM and 680Nm (500 lb-ft) between 1500RPM and 5650RPM.

    The power is put on the road through 6-speed M Sports Automatic transmission with aluminum paddleshifters on steering wheel. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

    X6 M also comes with 10 mm lower Adaptive Drive suspension, 4-piston calipers at the front with huge 396mm brake discs.

    The vehicle stands on 20” alloy wheels with fitted with 275/40 R20 at the front and 315/35 R20 at the rear run-on-flat tires.

    BMW X6 M
    BMW X6 M
    2009 BMW M3 E92
    2009 BMW M3 E92
    2012 BMW M5 F10
    2012 BMW M5 F10

    Source: BMW

  • BMW Individual X5M and X6M in Asia

    BMW Asia has announced two more ///M models: Individual X5M and Individual X6M, which are now available with BMW Individual Paintwork, BMW Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino, BMW Individual Interior Trim, Soft Close function for doors, DVD system at rear, 6 DVD Changer and BMW Internet. The BMW Individual X5 M further comes with a panorama glass roof, while the BMW Individual X6 M comes with an electric glass roof and is available as a 4+1 seater version.

    BMW Individual Paintwork includes Azurite Black metallic, Ruby Black metallic and Citrine Black metallic and Pearl Silver metallic.

    The interior boasts Merino leather in five color choices: Platinum, Champagne, Slate, Criollo Brown and Amaro Brown. There are also several trimmings: Eucalyptus, Walnut or Piano Finish Black.

    BMW X6 M and X5 M are powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 555PS (408 kW) at 6000RPM and 680Nm (500 lb-ft) between 1500RPM and 5650RPM. The power is put on the road through 6-speed M Sports Automatic transmission with aluminum paddleshifters on steering wheel. 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

    Both vehicles come also with 10 mm lower Adaptive Drive suspension, 4-piston calipers at the front with huge 396mm brake discs.

    They stand on 20” alloy wheels with fitted with 275/40 R20 at the front and 315/35 R20 at the rear run-on-flat tires.

    BMW Individual X5M and X6M
    BMW Individual X5M and X6M
    BMW Individual X5M and X6M
    BMW Individual X5M and X6M
    BMW Individual X5M and X6M
    BMW Individual X5M and X6M

    Source: BMW

  • HAMANN TYCOON EVO M

    At the last week’s finished Geneva Motor Show, Hamann-Motorsport has undoubtedly gave the crowd something unforgettable – the HAMANN TYCOON EVO M, an extremely restyled BMW X6 M that boast stunningly powerful exterior look, highly boosted performance figures and top-end interior ambience with exotic flavour. (more…)

  • Mansory BMW X6 M – Power over vision

    Mansory has already released a tuned version of BMW X5 M and now it is turn to X6 M.

    The SAC received aerodynamic package consisting of a new front spoiler with bigger air intakes, a lightweight carbon-fiber bonnet with air vents to cool the engine, a revised side skirts, rear diffuser, a rear spoiler lip and a roof spoiler. The wide-body kit adds 70mm at the front wheel arches and 80 mm at the back to the tuned BMW X6 M.

    The performance package includes stainless-steel sport exhaust system with the quad-pipes integrated into the rear diffuser, new exhaust manifold and ECU re-map. The result is whopping 670 PS (493 kW) and 950 Nm of torque, which is an improvement of 115hp and 270 Nm of torque. (more…)

  • BMW Performance parts for X6 available on the US market

    BMW has exclusively announced that from this month, the owners of X6 Sports Activity Coupe across the US will have the unique opportunity to enhance the performance and look of its rides via an exceptional range of official ‘performance’ parts. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner restyles the M-powered BMW X6

    Vorsteiner has released another stylish aerodynamic body kit for BMW, but this time the host model is the world’s sportiest crossover, the M-powered BMW X6. (more…)

  • G-POWER retrofits the BMW X5 M and X6 M

    Renowned for its striking BMW automobiles refinement programs, the Germany-based car tuner G-POWER has announced the ultimate equipment pack for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. (more…)

  • BMW X5 M and X6 M U.S. Pricing Announced

    On the occasion of the world debut of the BMW X5 M at the Shanghai International Auto Show, BMW today announced U.S. retail pricing for both the X5 M and the X6 M. The X6 M was unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show on April 8th. (more…)

  • BMW X6 M and BMW X5 M Make World Debuts in 2009

    The modern, sustainable legacy of BMW M GmbH began in 1985 when engineers placed the snarling, race-bred inline-6 engine from the M1 supercar into the production BMW 5 Series sedan, reworked the suspension and brakes, and created the first M5. (more…)