BMW unleashes X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs
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Both models come with a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 rated at 555hp (412kW) and 500lb-ft (677Nm) of torque
Enlarge PhotoThe latest images reveal more aggressive overall styling and slightly lower stance for the performance pair, though there remains a healthy amount of wheel-arch gap. The hood, front air dam, and headlights are virtually identical on the BMW X5 M and X6 M.
Unique 20in split five-spoke wheels, absolutely enormous brake discs that could pull double duty as pizza pans and a sporty rear diffuser/exhaust area add to the M-specific appeal. Inside, a two-tone leather treatment with M branding complete the first-ever M-SUVs.
The new M engine is the world's first with a pulse-tuned exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders
Enlarge PhotoThis new M engine is the world's first with a pulse-tuned exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders combined with high-performance twin-scroll twin turbo technology. Two low-mass twin-scroll turbochargers are positioned together with the catalytic converters in the "V" section between the two banks of cylinders. By reversing the flow of gases through the engine from traditional arrangements, the intake and exhaust ducts are shortened and widened. The result is that pressure losses on the exhaust side are minimized.
This configuration, known as Cylinder-bank Comprehensive Manifold (CCM), offers quick turbo spooling, a linear build-up of engine power, and a broad, consistent torque curve by feeding each of the twin turbochargers with a "charge pulse" at approximately every 90 degrees of crankshaft rotation, rather than the more traditional "irregular schedule" of charging. Maximum boost pressure is set at 1.5bar (21psi).
BMW M engineers have also reworked the full drivetrain and chassis, adding new M-specific adaptive suspension, an uprated intelligent xDrive AWD system, and newly-developed Servotronic power steering.
Also featured for the first time on an M model is a six-speed automatic transmission, which for the X5 M and X6 M also comes with an electronic selector on the center console and offers three different driving modes – Drive, Sport and M Manual modes for absolute control of gear selection.
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But the wheelarches should have been drawn perfectly circular, and a little dark plastic would have been welcomed in the lower edge of the car.
Gus, please use picture thumbnails.
My point (and that of the Cayenne owner) is that some things shouldn't mix, such as sports cars and trucks...
The 4 pipes and the M-logo makes all the differences on the looks, I expected more.
Yes, and the sadder part being is that this will probably sell in enough numbers since some people have no taste
Yes, and the sadder part being is that this will probably sell in enough numbers since some people have no taste
This sounds very familiar. Porsche was thinking of not making the Carrera GT and instead made the Cayenne. That made them so much money that they went ahead with the Carrera GT. Without the Cayenne, no matter what anyone thinks of it, there wouldn't be a Carrera GT or the other things Porsche pays for by using the Cayenne's continuing profits. If these M division SUV's sell well then BMW will have more money to spend on their other M cars, and maybe then they will bring back the Z4 M. You might not like these SUVs but without them there would be a lot less money available to these manufacturers to spend on the cars that you want.
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