BMW X6 is the first car in the world to feature Dynamic Performance Control for unique directional stability and precision under all driving conditions as well as BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology.
- The powerful presence of the car’s body merges smoothly and harmoniously with the low-slung roof
of the greenhouse. This flowing roofline is indeed a characteristic element of the coupe silhouette, just like the short front overhang, the long wheelbase and long rear overhang.
- In its design, BMW X6 expresses all the DNA so characteristic of BMW X. The optical balance of the front and rear wheels clearly visible from the side bears convincing testimony to BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology.
Just three months after the official debut of the X6 Concept, BMW has revealed the production version of the X6 coupe-crossover, which it calls a “Sport Activity Coupe.” Along with the wild exterior comes an all-new twin-turbo V8 that will find its way into other new BMWs next year.
BMW is the first automaker to bring such an SUV to market, although other automakers are said to be planning similar coupe-like utility vehicles. Land Rover, for example, recently unveiled its LRX coupe-crossover concept.
Compared with the concept, very little has changed. In fact, you’ll have a hard time noticing any differences at all. The only obvious design tweak was made to the crossover’s side windows. On the concept, the B- and C-pillars are not visible, but on the production car they clearly divide up the glass.
Even the X6′s complex front fender design made it to production. Each front quarter panel surrounds the entire headlamp, creating a very seamless appearance. The X6′s aggressive front fascia is also carried over from the concept, with its large air intakes and stylish fog lamps.
As the photos show, the X6 is anything but a conservative design.
The X6′s roofline begins arching downward after the B-pillar and continues plunging right to the X6′s rising waistline. As a result, second-row headroom and rear cargo volume are both compromised.
The new X6 will be longer and lower than the new X5, seating only four. But what the sporty X6 loses in seating and storage, it is expected gain in performance.
Compared to the X5, the X6 has almost an inch of additional wheelbase length, and two inches of added width. The overall height of the X6 is a whopping 3.3 inches lower than that of the X5.
The range-topping X6 xDrive50i is propelled by an all-new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 unit producing 407 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 446 pound-feet of torque between 1750 rpm and 4500 rpm. The sprint to 62 mph takes just 5.4 seconds and fuel economy is estimated at around 19 mpg (U.S. gallons).
The engine is designed as a replacement to the company’s current 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V8. It is expected to filter into other models like the 5-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series in the near future.
The engine seems to represent the second stage in a shift at BMW from high-displacement naturally-aspirated motors to slightly smaller turbocharged powerplants. BMW’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine that powers the 335i and 135i has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and it appears BMW is hoping for similar results with its new V8.
The X6′s other engine is also a twin-turbo setup. The xDrive35i will come with the aforementioned 3.0-liter inline-six from the 335i, producing 306 horsepower.
A diesel model will be offered in Europe, but it is unlike to come to America.
X6 to be BMW’s first hybrid?
BMW has comitted to delivering an X6 hybrid, but official details have not yet been released. Visually the hybrid is identical to the regular X6 but BMW claims that the model is 20 percent more fuel-efficient.
Various reports indicate the X6 will be BMW’s first production car offered with the option of a hybrid powertrain.
June 27th, 2008 at 7:08 am
exelent………..
December 19th, 2008 at 8:53 am
its hot wheels believe that
January 8th, 2009 at 9:40 am
bad boii!!!
January 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
it a nice car i like it very much
February 28th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
REALLY EXCELENT!!!!!!!!!
May 11th, 2009 at 1:13 am
I have won it!
may be…
May 11th, 2009 at 2:00 am
I swear i did!
really…!
But not dellivered to me yet!
=)
May 26th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
i won that *¬*
July 26th, 2009 at 3:57 am
I search foto audi r8
August 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Very comfortable driving, if I have money I will buy one
August 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Its a beatiful car… really, i just get a mail telling me i won one….I can`t belived it must be kidding, besides a 750.000 euros…please reply me if its true!!, I always dreamed about have one BMW!!
September 13th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Great car. The X6 was what BMW needed to push forward in new styling. The other seriers were getting boring.
October 6th, 2009 at 10:41 am
BMW is Very Beautifull Car& Excelent Sports Car Is All Modle. Thanks…………….
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:19 am
Rana,
How did you win it,,i have received an email msg saying that i have won a BMW Concept carX6, Is that what happened to you? pls advsie. Thanx.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
cooooooool
December 9th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
is very beuatiful i like this car very very very bmw king
December 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 am
my mum has one amazing x
December 27th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
It’s an awesome car. I really wish to own this car. It’s my dream and my wish
February 10th, 2010 at 9:23 am
is this a kind of joke…? I had received a E-mail from the THE BMW AUTOMOBILE COMPANY 2009,and they send that to me :
You have won a BMW X6 CONCEPT CAR 2009 and £750,000.00GBP To Claim Contact
Mr. Alex Jeferson, BMW Agent Email: bmw.alexjeferson07@suisse.org
with RefNo:BMW:6678BMW45/09, Name, Country, Age and
Phone no.
Heheheh.. is this real or just wasting of time?
February 10th, 2010 at 9:25 am
It can’t be true if many poeple had received like this E-mail..
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I won it.
March 7th, 2010 at 5:24 am
helo u have a cae biuotifil
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March 13th, 2010 at 3:21 am
will acually am abt to sell my car and i have also to sell my house then i will then i gonna by x6
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:35 am
WoW cool car i love that car (inlove)
May 24th, 2010 at 8:37 am
I have’nt seen car like this in other manufactures & it’s beatifull.I hope Iran can be abale to have strong producting like this production
July 15th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
waaauu very nice car
July 15th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
i have won this car