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The new BMW iX M60.
Wed Jan 05 00:01:00 CET 2022 Press Release
THE NEW iX M60. • Third model variant of the BMW iX flagship model • Embodies the best of BMW i, BMW X and BMW M GmBH in one powerful model • Peak output of 619hp and 0-100km/h in only 3.8 seconds* • WLTP range of up to 566* kms • BMW iX M60 priced from €137,515.00 OTR and due for Irish launch this Summer.
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The start signal for electric mobility in hallmark BMW M brand style.
The debut of the BMW iX M60, alongside the BMW i4
M50, marks a milestone in the 50-year history of BMW M GmbH, as the
BMW M brand moves into electrified performance cars. The extreme power
and precise control of the electric all-wheel drive, together with the
highly responsive actuator-based wheel slip limitation and a
suspension technology that includes, among other things, a
specifically M tuned dual-axle air suspension with automatic level
control, ensure hallmark BMW M driving experience, agility and precision.
The BMW iX M60 accelerates from 0-100km/h in only 3.8 seconds* and
this passionate power delivery of M- specific electric drive continues
steadily into high load ranges, so acceleration remains constant up to
the electronically limited maximum speed of 250km/h*.
Combining SAV design with performance
characterises.
The BMW iX has been conceived as the
ideal all-electric SAV with high-performance characteristics. From its
design, through to its body structure and suspension set-up,
everything has been geared towards achieving both superior ride
comfort and handling characteristics.
The aluminium spaceframe and the carbon cage with carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof, side and rear sections combine an intelligent mix of materials that increase rigidity and optimise weight. The use of CFRP to reduce weight has a long tradition at BMW M GmbH, going back to the BMW M3 CSL, which was introduced in 2003.
The BMW iX M60’s aerodynamic properties have been optimised to achieve a drag coefficient (Cd value) of 0.27*, which benefits the vehicle’s performance, efficiency and range. The high-voltage battery is located deep down in the underbody, lowering the vehicle's centre of gravity. This ensures a balanced axle load distribution, resulting in outstanding cornering dynamics and handling that can be precisely controlled at all times.
Model | Max Power* (hp) | Peak Torque (Nm)* | Acceleration*
| Top Speed (km/h) | Range
(kms)* | CO2
| Electric
Power | OTR Price |
iX M60 | 619 | 1,100 | 3.8 seconds | 250** | 566* | 0 | 21.0 / 20.0 | €137,515 |
*All figures relating to output, charging capacity, performance,
energy consumption and range are provisional.
**Electronically limited.
Enhanced standard specification.
The BMW iX already offers drivers a high level of
standard equipment, but iX M60 customers benefit from even more. In
addition to the standard offering on the iX xDrive 50, iX M60
customers receive 22” Air Performance Alloy wheels, Soft Close Doors,
Laserlights and Parking Assistant Professional including the all-new
Interior camera.
Inside the vehicle, customers also benefit from Interior Design in Suite Natural Leather Upholstery, Comfort Access, Heat Comfort Package, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, Ventilated Front Seats, Sun Protection Glass, Four-zone Air Conditioning and Front Electric and Massage Seats.
The latest generation iDrive display and control system expands the interaction between driver and vehicle; based on the new BMW Operating System 8 it has been designed with a clear focus on both the touch function of the new BMW Curved Display and voice communication with the extensively enhanced BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Navigation with the cloud-based BMW Maps system and Augmented Reality Video on the Control Display ensures fast and precise route planning as well as outstanding traffic guidance.
Clear design language, innovative feeling of space,
exceptionally comprehensive standard equipment.
The powerful proportions of a modern SAV, reduced
surface design and precise details characterise the clear exterior
look and give the BMW iX M60 its distinctive presence. The brake
callipers of the sports brake system painted in blue and featuring an
M logo, the BMW Individual Titanium Bronze Exterior Line and M logos
in the new High Gloss Black/Titanium Bronze finish on the front side
panels and the rear of the vehicle provide clear indications of the
high performance character of the BMW iX M60. 22-inch aerodynamic
wheels featuring Titanium Bronze design are also offered via the
option programme exclusively on this variant.
Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing using purely green
power, monitored raw materials extraction, high proportion of
natural and recycled materials.
The BMW iX is produced
at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing with both the vehicle itself and the
battery cells manufactured using green power across the board. The BMW
Group procures the cobalt and lithium required for the high-voltage
batteries from controlled sources in Australia and Morocco and
delivers it to the battery cell manufacturers. The design principle
for the electric motors allows the use of rare earth metals to be
avoided in the drive system rotors.
The BMW Group sources aluminium which is produced using power from solar energy plants and a high proportion of secondary aluminium and reused plastic also contribute to the resource-efficient production of the BMW iX. Its interior uses FSC-certified wood, leather tanned with olive leaf extracts and other natural materials. Recycled fishing nets are among the raw materials used for the floor coverings and mats.
The BMW iX M60 is priced from €137,515 OTR and due for Irish
launch in summer 2022.
Ends
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Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were
measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC)
2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle
fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into
account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the
optional equipment. They may change during configuration.
The details marked * have already been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes. In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2 emissions.
For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.
The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW
Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31
production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a
global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2020 was €5.222 billion on revenues amounting to € 98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce of 120,726 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.
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