05
April
2009
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00:00
Europe/Amsterdam

The BMW X5 M. The BMW X6 M.

Summary
The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M for the first time carry over the high-performance character of those very special cars from BMW M GmbH into the segment of BMW X models. Indeed, the combination of BMW’s M philosophy with this innovative concept paves the way for a truly exclusive driving experience, both models setting new standards in their class in terms of dynamic performance borne out by supreme acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, short stopping distances and efficiency, that is all the criteria so crucial to motorsport.

Now the discerning customer has the opportunity to enjoy the unique high-performance character of a BMW M car also in the segment of BMW X models: The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the supreme performance, dynamic driving features, athletic design, and premium quality of a typical BMW M Car.
Both models are powered by a newly developed V8 high-performance engine delivering 408 kW/555 hp at an engine speed range between of 6,000 rpm from an engine capacity of 4,395 cc. The new M TwinPower Turbo engine is indeed the world’s first power unit with a common exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders and featuring Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology.
BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system is naturally geared to the specific power and performance characteristics of the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M, just like Dynamic Performance Control also standard on both models. Interacting with the cars’ special M suspension including Adaptive Drive and the newly developed Servotronic power steering, this ensures the driving behaviour so characteristic of a BMW M Car, combining unique driving stability with precisely controlled steering qualities all the way to the highest level of driving dynamics.
The BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M set new standards in this segment of high-performance models in terms of acceleration, lateral dynamics, steering behaviour, stopping power, and efficiency. Both models accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.7 seconds and stand out not only through the truly impressive delivery of power by the V8 turbo engine providing maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres or 501 lb-ft in the broad speed range between 1,500 and 5, 650 rpm, but also through the likewise smooth and consistent build-up of lateral forces meeting the highest requirements and the most dynamic level of performance in bends.

Press Contact: Stefan Behr
Tel: +49-89-382-51376
E-mail: stefan.behr@bmw.de
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View Testing in Arjeplog, Sweden.
Testing in Arjeplog, Sweden.
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View BMW X6 M Driving shots Ascari race track, Marbella Spain.
BMW X6 M Driving shots Ascari race track, Marbella Spain.
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View BMW Testing grounds Arjeplog.
BMW Testing grounds Arjeplog.
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View Gradient hill, 25%.
Gradient hill, 25%.
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View Ice track: drifts.
Ice track: drifts.
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View Friction coefficient test.
Friction coefficient test.
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View Ice track: skidding turn.
Ice track: skidding turn.
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View Ice track: circular track.
Ice track: circular track.
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View Beauty shots.
Beauty shots.
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View Ice track: handling course.
Ice track: handling course.
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View Overland drive.
Overland drive.
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View Interview Robert Fassl, BMW test engineer.
Interview Robert Fassl, BMW test engineer.
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View Driving scenes, BMW X5 M.
Driving scenes, BMW X5 M.
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View Exterior design, BMW X5 M.
Exterior design, BMW X5 M.
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View Interior design, engine, BMW X5M.
Interior design, engine, BMW X5M.
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View Driving scenes, BMW X6 M.
Driving scenes, BMW X6 M.
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View Exterior design, BMW X6M.
Exterior design, BMW X6M.
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View Interior design, engine, BMW X6M.
Interior design, engine, BMW X6M.
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View Interview Marc Surer Ex formula 1 driver.
Interview Marc Surer Ex formula 1 driver.
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View BMW X5 M Driving shots Ascari race track, Marbella Spain.
BMW X5 M Driving shots Ascari race track, Marbella Spain.
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