BMW have announced that the current X5 and X6 models will undergo their sporty M treatment.
Both models will be powered by a new 4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine complete with two TwinScroll turbochargers. Capable of 575 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, it is the most powerful engine ever developed by BMW for four-wheel-drive vehicles. It is linked to a newly developed eight-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission now featuring Drivelogic.
The X5 M and X6 M will accelerate from 0-62 mph in an impressive 4.2 seconds, but in normal road driving they are capable of 25.4 mpg and with CO2 emissions of 258 g/km – this equates to reductions of over 20 per cent compared to the previous models.
The cars’ handling capabilities will benefit from a tuning by the BMW M division, while their interior and exterior designs will blend sportiness, luxury and functionality according to BMW.
Standard features will include Adaptive Dynamic suspension, Adaptive M suspension, Cruise Control with brake function, Driving Assistant, Dynamic Stability Control Plus (ABS, ASC, brake drying, brake fade compensation, brake pre-tensioning, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Hill-start Assistant), Hill Descent Control, front and rear Park Distance Control and a rain sensor with automatic headlight control.
The BMW X5 M and X6 M will be available from dealerships on 11 April 2015, and will be priced at £90,170 and £93,070 respectively.
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