BMW X6

BMW will market a version 'M' of the X6. BMW uses this name for most sports variant of its range. The X6, in all its variants, has four seats and a body size similar to an SUV whose silhouette reminiscent of a coupe by the steep drop that has the roof.

Its gasoline engine with eight cylinders in V-4.4 liters and 555 hp giving. Have direct injection (image) and two dual-entry turbo (twin scroll). Va coupled to a gearbox six-speed automatic ( "M-Sport Automatic). More engine.

It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7 s and spends 13.9 l/100 km. The maximum speed is limited to 250 km / h (275 km / h with the package "Driver M, which of course includes a driving circuit).

For now, the most powerful SUV on sale in Spain is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with 549 hp. S 0.1 is slower to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h and its average consumption is higher approved (14.9 l/100 km).

BMW X6 M. Model 2009.Como other BMW X6 is the total traction ( "xDrive") and a special rear differential (Dynamic Performance Control), which allows the force to do both rear wheels independently of both the acceleration phase as in retention.

The BMW X6 is M-specific suspension and his body is 10 mm nearer the ground than the other versions of the X6 range. In the rear tires are the springs to keep the height constant. The variable damping is controlled electronically ( "EDC") and stabilizer bars are active.

The stability control can be switched off completely or partially activating mode "MDM" ( "M Dynamic Mode"). When selected, the stability control intervenes later to correct the record and the total traction system modifies its operation increased the force reaches the rear wheels.

The tires are of different degrees in each axis: front 275/40 R20 and 315/35 R20 rear.

The owners are assisted with variable speed. The child care program can be selected manually by pressing the "M Drive".

Besides being able to regulate the hardness of the suspension, the assistance of the management and operation of the stability control is also possible to adjust the response of the engine and gearbox from the menu "Power", according to two programs: "Sport 'and' Efficient '. In the latter, the gear changes occur at a low engine speed to try to consume less.

Gearbox "M-Sport Automatic '

BMW X6 M. Model 2009.La gearbox has six links and allows you to select gears manually via levers or cams (aluminum) is on the steering wheel. There are three programs running: 'D', 'S' and 'M'.

The 'M' is the most sporty. In this, the change does not select a higher gear when the system reaches maximum engine speed. Furthermore, the transition from one relationship to another is faster because the power was cut and the lighting of one or more cylinders when the change to reduce the torque.

With the 'M' is the function of quick exit ( 'Launch Control') which manages various parameters of the car as the gearbox and traction control for maximum acceleration from standing out. To turn this feature 'Launch Control' must be detained and the car with the lever of change in the position M / S (manual or automatic sport). Then you should select the 'Sport' (menu 'Power') and the stability control off all or part (as "M Dynamic Mode"). Then, select the first step on the pedal while the brake and stepped up at least 60% of pedal travel. Then a checkered flag on the dashboard indicates that the car is ready, simply fail to slow for it as quickly as possible.

Body and equipment

In the body, all of it painted (no areas of black plastic and other X6) are some changes: the bumpers are different, and has two double exhaust. Like the other models' M 'BMW X6 M does not have the fog lights because their place is occupied by a few shots of ventilation for the engine and brakes.

BMW X6 M. Model 2009.En the carrier is decorative details, such as the steering wheel with seams of blue and red dash trim leather, sports seats and trim on the threshold of the door, while the dashboard is illuminated with light White is the tachometer red zone variable (when the engine is cold starts before and, as you reach the optimum temperature of operation, is moving towards a greater number of revolutions).

The equipment includes items such as the gate that opens and closes automatically, two zones of climate regulation or regulations for the electric seats (sheet of equipment).

From the command "iDrive" can control the stereo, the climate, the browser, the phone and the settings of the electronic variable damping 'EDC', of steering "Servotronic" stability control "DSC" the menu "Power" and, if it takes the 'Head-Up Display "for information projected on the windshield.

Many optional features are the same elements that are available for the rest of the range X6: the active developer of speed, the projection of information on the windshield (Head Up Display), the four zones of climate control, ventilated front seats, a rear camera to facilitate the maneuvers or a glass ceiling, among others.