Official X6 Production Info

imported_MPower · 12-15-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoBlog

BMW's big Detroit debut will be the production X6 Sports Activity Coupe (unsurprisingly, BMW avoids the somewhat unbecoming "SAC" acronym), which will be arriving in US showrooms sometime during the second quarter of 2008. When it does, buyers get two flavors to choose from. The xDrive50i is powered by a twin-turbo direct-injected 4.4L V8 pumping out 400-horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. The xDrive35i, meanwhile, gets the automaker's acclaimed 300-hp TT inline six-cylinder. Dynamic Performance Control is a standard feature that can direct torque to either rear wheel, further aiding steering in both dry weather and sloppier conditions. Design-wise, the production X6 looks pretty much just like the hybrid-equipped concept version we saw earlier this year. Basically, it is a larger "X" model with a coupe roofline. Not bad, as SUVs go, but the sloping roof obviously forces owners to compromise some space in the name of style. Still, the driver and three friends can stow their golf clubs in back while riding in comfort. Interior appointments are typical BMW fare, meaning they're quite nice. If you've been in a modern Bimmer, you know precisely what to expect. The X6 is no slug, either, with a manufacturer-claimed 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds for the turbo V8 model. We'll have plenty more to say after we check it out firsthand in a few weeks.

Link with full gallery and press release: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/15/o...ut-at-detroit/

DimaGt · 12-15-2007, 10:59 PM

I can not believe that BMW will premier new TT V8 in X6. Nevertheless, the new engine looks good. Now imagine what ECU gurus will do to it.... (watch out M3, M5, M6, AMG's, and whatever Lexus call them)

ichiban · 12-15-2007, 11:18 PM

TT V8 and only 400 hp, that's gotta be under rated. Can't wait till someone drops that in an e30 M3

mateo · 12-16-2007, 12:18 AM

Wow. TT-V8...Nice!

larryn · 12-16-2007, 06:35 AM

This is fairly big news that they are now bringing the N54 to the X series cars. I wonder how long until you can get a Z4 coupe (non-M) with the N54? I would guess they would wait until after the current M version's powerplant is superceded by the new M3's motor, since performance would be extremely similar.

Btw, 5.3 sec 0-60 for an SUV? Yikes! That thing has to weight close to 5000 lbs.

Propagator · 12-16-2007, 09:02 AM

Hey, if all you ever wanted was a coupe with high center of gravity, or an SUV with no practicality, or BOTH at the same time, this is a perfect car for you.

BForbes · 12-16-2007, 12:35 PM

Good Lord. I F'ing LOVE BMW. Do you see that motor?

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DimaGt Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I can not believe that BMW will premier new TT V8 in X6. Nevertheless, the new engine looks good. Now imagine what ECU gurus will do to it.... (watch out M3, M5, M6, AMG's, and whatever Lexus call them)
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	TT V8 and only 400 hp, that's gotta be under rated. Can't wait till someone drops that in an e30 M3
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	This is fairly big news that they are now bringing the N54 to the X series cars. I wonder how long until you can get a Z4 coupe (non-M) with the N54? I would guess they would wait until after the current M version's powerplant is superceded by the new M3's motor, since performance would be extremely similar. Btw, 5.3 sec 0-60 for an SUV? Yikes! That thing has to weight close to 5000 lbs.
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Propagator Captain 14 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2011 328i LMB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Hey, if all you ever wanted was a coupe with high center of gravity, or an SUV with no practicality, or BOTH at the same time, this is a perfect car for you.
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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Good Lord. I F'ing LOVE BMW. Do you see that motor? __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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