New BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe
The BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 17 December 2007
BMW has announced that its X6 cross coupe will go on sale in the UK at the end of 2008.
BMW says the X6 is aimed at the driver who enjoys the command driving position and characteristics of a sports car.
The X6 will be powered exclusively by turbo powerplants the flagship twin-turbocharged V8 producing 408bhp at 5,500rpm and 442lb-ft of torque from 1,800rpm through to 4,500rpm. Zero to 62mph takes 5.4 seconds, while top speed has been electronically limited to 155mph. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is 22.6mpg.
The new V8 engine houses twin-turbochargers and a catalytic converter within the vee of the engine, allowing for increased performance without having to reconfigure the double wishbone front suspension.
Other engines include the petrol 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine already available in the 1 and 3 Series producing 306hp at 5,800rpm; single-turbocharged six-cylinder diesel common-rail producing 235hp at 4,000rpm; and twin-turbocharged six-cylinder diesel producing 286hp at 4,400rpm.
All models feature EfficientDynamics including Brake Energy Regeneration, incorporating an Intelligent Alternator Control and an Absorbent Glass Mat battery to recycle previously lost energy, reduced rolling resistance tyres, low-friction transmission fluids for efficient running and active aerodynamics to regulate air flow to the engine.
BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive system is twinned with Dynamic Performance Control to spread drive forces from side to side at the two rear wheels to boost stability and dynamic traction.
All BMW X6s models come with 9-inch alloy wheels, Dynamic Performance Control, xDrive four-wheel drive, Dynamic Stability Control+, xenon headlights, front and rear Park Distance Control, Sports suspension and a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddles.
Inside 6.5-inch colour display screen with iDrive controller, two-zone climate control and ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear. The X6 xDrive50i comes as standard with a different style of 19-inch alloy wheel, self-levelling rear suspension, angular exhaust tailpipes, a redesigned kidney grille and side window surround, and Nevada leather upholstery.
X6 options include BMW’s Adaptive Drive handling package, Active Steering, Head-up Display, Adaptive Headlights, High-beam Assistant, Reversing Camera and four-zone climate control.
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