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Official: Bmw X6 M coming to the New York Auto Show

tryme submitted on 3/30/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:49:45 AM

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It was officially confirmed by the Bavarian manufacturer, that the brand new Bmw X6 M will make its official debut at this year’s New York Auto Show.

As you may know already from our previous reports, the new X5 M and X6 M will be unveiled by the German manufacturer in five days, according to its teaser campaign. The new vehicles will carry the 4.4-liter V8 engine capable to deliver over 500 hp, enough to push the vehicles to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and to reach a top speed limited electronically to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Official: Bmw X6 M coming to the New York Auto Show

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204E60

Is this vehicle a bust, or what? I've seen two, total, since its introduction. And now a gas-guzzling M version? Not seeing the market for this. Then again, BMW may offer an ultra-aggressive lease deal just to move them out.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 11:35:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

1dott8

in the NYC area and i think i've seen about 5.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 11:55:43 AM | | Votes: 1   

rxbkrs

Will this engine be used in the new M5?

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Posted on 3/30/2009 11:48:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

racerf109

Yeah, it should appear in the F10 M5, the engine is rumored to be a twin turbo 4.4 liter with around 540-550hp, or about 125hp per liter.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 12:17:10 PM | | Votes: 2   

B7FAN

nah they are keeping the V10 in the M5

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Posted on 3/30/2009 1:52:29 PM | | Votes: 0   

Jaybrn

I wonder what the price will be, probably similar to well-equipped 750i series territory

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Posted on 3/30/2009 12:22:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

huu76

The 5 they glued together for N.America are probably already sold out (meaning sitting on dealer lots) so another mega-smash-hit-homerun for BMW.

I've seen 3 X6s, one of which doesn't know how to do a 3pt turn, another had the poor wife crammed in the back with the baby seat.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 12:39:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

02chuck

Put that engine in the 5 series Xi wagon with a stick shift or the new dbl clutch trans and that would be a really hotty. I sat in the X6 at the LA auto show and could not figure out what it was good for.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 1:40:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

SHOWTIME

I'd almost say the same thing about an M5 Wagon. Sedan, different story.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 2:15:48 PM | | Votes: 2   

M53R

You people still think they buy these things for the space? then you need help lol.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 2:43:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

huu76

Performs worse than a sedan, can't store any cargo. So tell us what the X6 is for exactly.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 3:52:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

M53R

Has a higher ride than a sedan. People actually like that, and once you get used to the higher ride, you get addicted to it. It's a sporty youthful SUV.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 4:40:57 PM | | Votes: 1   

thstone

People buy these because they hate sedans and won't be caught dead in a station wagon! Its THAT simple. The same is true for just about any crossover SUV buyer.

As for me, I can't wait to trade in my X5 and get an X6 in two years when they start coming off of three-year leases.

— thstone (View Profile)

Posted on 3/30/2009 5:16:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Jordanski

This is the most pointless car... next to the Pontiac Aztec.

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Posted on 3/30/2009 8:48:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

huu76

M53R,
X5 has simliar performance AND can store stuff AND has more than 4 seatbelts and judging by sales numbers has people who actually like it.
As for added height, the X6 is still lower than other SUVs and crossovers (1/2 the cars out there).
X6 - 66.5"
Jeep GC = 70"
X3 = 70"
RX350 = 68"
RAV4 = 69"
Forester = 65.9"
RDX = 65.2"

So what's the X6 for again?

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Posted on 3/30/2009 10:18:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

M53R

I don't know what world you're living in, but last time I checked the X6 kills the X5 in performance numbers and in handling. It has 50 more hp, even more than that of torque, is almost a whole second faster to 60, and looks sportier. Ofcourse the X5 will sell more, it is meant to sell more!

And the X6 is still considered higher above the ground than all sedans. You will still get that same feeling of being higher above the ground.

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Posted on 3/31/2009 2:27:59 AM | | Votes: 0   

M53R

Oh, and I said before, no one buys the X6 for cargo space or to carry a whole family! It's like buying a coupe and then complaining that it's too cramped for your family!!!

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Posted on 3/31/2009 2:29:35 AM | | Votes: 2   

1dott8

judging by sales numbers? you do know that this didn't even sell 1500 units for the year, right? so tell me again, people really do like this?

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Posted on 3/31/2009 10:05:01 AM | | Votes: 1   

MPowerDK

We dont have many X6 in Denmark, but i have seen a feew and i like it a loot, looks very sporty. On vacation in USA back in september I spotted a few too, thinks it looks smaller than an X5 therefor more handy.

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Posted on 3/31/2009 3:54:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

2ndbimmer

The X6 is not for the family man/woman. It is for the Alpha. Sporty, higher ride, aggressive stance, advanced technology, powerful, balanced cockpit design. There is enough storage in the back for 4 people.
The X6 handles better than most cars that are considered "sporty". Yes, I have driven the X6 on a track.
Have you? Dont knock it until you try it.

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Posted on 3/31/2009 11:03:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

2ndbimmer

Then, can anyone tell me the point of the Porsche Cayenne? The X6 M will be faster than the Cayenne Turbo S and $40k less. How is that a bad thing?

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Posted on 3/31/2009 11:04:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

huu76

Don't forget the people who can't do 3pt turns, they love the X6.

If I wanted sporty, I'd get an M3. It probably has more cargo room than the X6 and is faster. Alpha males would get a Porsche.

X6 customers would buy a dumptruck if it had a BMW logo on it.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/31/2009 7:12:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS

Huu

It has been said that the X6 M is faster round the track than the M3.

Now even if it were just 1 sec slower that would be an amazing feat. If it really were faster then i would ask you to SHUT UP PERMANENTLY.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 3/31/2009 8:02:08 PM | | Votes: 0   

MunichRob

"huu76" We all know you wouldn't buy an M3 either because you'd probably say it's unreliable or something of the sort. Clearly you hate BMW with a passion; like they slept with your g/f or something, so your opinion immediatly becomes irrelevent.

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Posted on 3/31/2009 9:57:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

huu76

MunichBob,
I'd buy an E46 M3.

I95,
Wow, you sure told me. They also say BMW's are exclusive as well.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/1/2009 10:06:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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