The new BMW X6

The new BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé heralds the dawn of a new era in motoring.
Never before have the elegant flowing lines of a coupé been combined with the
powerful presence of a four-wheel-drive model. The BMW X6 is a unique
proposition offering owners the safety and convenience of a command driving
position with the on-road performance of a sports car, all wrapped in the
svelte lines of a coupé.


See downloadable document for clear table of data.

Model / Price OTR / Power Hp / Torque Nm / 0-62mph Seconds / Top Speed /
Combined Mpg / CO2 Emissions g/km

BMW X6 xDrive30d / £41,955 / 235 / 520 / 8.0 / 137* / 34.4 /
217
BMW X6 xDrive35d / £44,135 / 286 / 580 / 6.9 / 147 / 34.0 /
220
BMW X6 xDrive35i / £42,625 / 306 / 400 / 6.7 / 149 / 25.9 / 262
BMW x6 xDrive50i / TBC / 408 / 600 / 5.4 / 155** / 22.6 / 299

*Fitted with Dynamic Package. ** Electronically-limited

For the first time in BMW's history, an entire model range is turbocharged with
the X6 offering a quartet of forced induction powerplants. The range flagship
is an all-new twin-turbocharged V8 producing 408hp at 5,500rpm. The 4,395cc
engine makes the BMW X6 xDrive50i the most powerful production X model BMW has
ever produced. Its 600Nm of torque from 1,800rpm through to 4,500rpm propels
the X6 from zero to 62mph in 5.4 seconds. Top speed has been
electronically-limited to 155mph. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is
22.6mpg.


To optimise packaging, the configuration of the new V8 engine is unique too. It
is the first engine in the world to locate twin-turbochargers and a catalytic
converter within the vee of the engine. The revolutionary new engine design
allowed engineers to fit the twin-turbochargers needed for increased
performance without having to reconfigure the double wishbone front suspension.


To complement the outstanding performance figures of the new 4.4-litre
twin-turbocharged X6, it is joined by the X6 xDrive35i powered by the
International Engine of the Year 2007 winner. The 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged
six-cylinder petrol engine already available in the 1 and 3 Series now comes to
the X6. Offering 306hp from its 2,979cc powerplant, the BMW X6 xDrive35i
produces peak power at 5,800rpm. With peak torque of 400Nm from 1,300rpm
through to 5,000rpm, it also offers the driver a seamless wave of acceleration
from near idle.


This award-winning engineering results in a vehicle that can sprint from zero
to 62mph in 6.7 seconds before going on to a top speed of 149mph. Fuel
consumption on the combined cycle is 25.9mpg with CO2 emissions of 262g/km.


It is the diesel-powered cars that are predicted to be the biggest selling
variants in the UK. The BMW X6 xDrive30d is powered by a single-turbocharged
six-cylinder diesel engine featuring third-generation common-rail fuel
injection and producing 235hp at 4,000rpm. The 2,993cc unit achieves 520Nm of
torque from 2,000rpm through to 2,750rpm. This helps deliver a zero to 62mph
time of 8.0 seconds before going on to a top speed of 137mph (with the Dynamic
Package fitted*). The BMW X6 xDrive30d still achieves 34.4mpg on the combined
cycle. Emissions of just 217g/km CO2 ensure the car falls into the Band F
Vehicle Excise Duty tier.

*Dynamic Package consists of unique 19-inch alloy wheels, Anthracite
headlining, mesh lower front grilles in titanium colour, Nevada leather
upholstery, fully electric seat adjustment, High-gloss Shadowline and Sports
seats.

Blending high performance with class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions is
also a trait of the BMW X6 xDrive35d. Powered by an award-winning
twin-turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine with third generation common-rail
technology, the X6 xDrive35d produces 286hp at 4,400rpm. Peak torque is 580Nm
and this is attained from 1,750rpm through to 2,250rpm. The near instantaneous
peak torque figure delivers swift acceleration in all situations. Zero to 62mph
is achieved in 6.9 seconds before the vehicle continues on to a top speed of
147mph. Fuel consumption is equally impressive with the X6 xDrive35d returning
34.0mpg on the combined cycle and emitting 220g/km CO2 emissions - again making
it a Band F Vehicle Excise Duty tier BMW.

EfficientDynamics:
The BMW X6 is aimed at the enthusiastic driver and, courtesy of BMW's
EfficientDynamics technology, its all round performance is enhanced by a number
of intelligent features.

Brake Energy Regeneration, incorporating an Intelligent Alternator Control and
an Absorbent Glass Mat battery to recycle previously lost energy, ensures
unrivalled fuel consumption in the X6. This is achieved as the alternator
reduces drag on the engine by only engaging when required to charge the
battery. Normally a traditional alternator is constantly draining power from
the engine. Additionally, the energy generated by the engine on over-run (under
braking or descending a hill) was also previously wasted. Now this lost energy
is used by the alternator to charge the battery.

Reduced rolling resistance tyres featuring special heat resistant,
anti-distortion materials in the tread and sidewalls lower emissions and
improve fuel efficiency on the X6. The Sports Activity Coupé comes with low
friction transmission fluids for efficient running and active aerodynamics to
regulate air flow to the engine. This enables the engine to always work at its
optimum efficiency for the benefit of power and economy. Petrol-powered X6s
also feature high-precision direct injection for the optimum in combustion
characteristics.

Dynamic Performance Control:
Twinned with BMW's benchmark xDrive four-wheel-drive system, Dynamic
Performance Control makes its world debut on the BMW X6. Dynamic Performance
Control works by spreading drive forces from side to side at the two rear
wheels as required in a given situation.

Dynamic Performance Control is unique. It is the only system of its kind in the
world able to provide its stabilising effect both under power and with the
engine on overrun. The system works by detecting possible over- or understeer
of the vehicle in, for example, a bend. When this occurs Dynamic Performance
Control will vary the distribution of drive forces between the wheels for
perfect stability, dynamic traction, and forward motion. This is achieved by
transferring additional wheel speed to the outer rear wheel to push the car
round the corner rather than applying brake force to the inner wheels as
currently happens with traditional stability control systems.

In the process, Dynamic Performance Control improves driving stability at all
speeds, not only ensuring maximum traction when pulling away and precise
control when entering a bend, but also higher levels of lateral acceleration
and optimum directional stability when accelerating out of the bend.

Design:
The BMW X6 is the third X model to be launched by BMW. The four-seat BMW X6 is
aimed at a different customer to X3 and X5 owners, appealing to the driver who
enjoys the command driving position, but one that also savours the
characteristics of a sports car.

The exterior design of the X6 is a bold statement of that customer intent. From
the front, large air intakes positioned on the outer reaches of the front
bumper highlight the cooling requirements of the high-performance engine. The
contour of the central air intake, in addition, visually widens the car for a
more sporting appearance.

From the side, the unique design and proportions of the BMW X6 are striking.
Its tapering roofline and long rear body overhang give the car a stretched
coupé silhouette. To accentuate this, the roofline reaches its highest point
directly behind the steering wheel tapering off to the rear to emphasise the
dynamic wedge shape of the car. Flared wheel arches, standard 19-inch
light-alloy wheels and a wide rear track all serve to underscore the vehicle's
sporting intent.

Equipment highlights:
All BMW X6s models come with a wealth of equipment as standard including
19-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, standard equipment highlights include part electric seat adjustment,
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.

Optional highlights of the X6 include BMW's Adaptive Drive handling package,
Active Steering, Head-up Display, Adaptive Headlights, High-beam Assistant,
Reversing Camera and four-zone climate control.

The BMW X6 launches in May, 2008 with the X6 xDrive30d, xDrive35i and
xDrive35d. The X6 xDrive50i goes on sale later in the year. Prices for this
model will be announced nearer the time.