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The new BMW X6 xDrive50i
Tue Dec 04 12:35:34 CET 2012 Press Release
Midrand – BMW South Africa has expanded its dynamic and sophisticated BMW X6 Sport Activity Coupé range with a new flagship, the X6 xDrive50i. With its new V8 Twin Turbo petrol engine, the third engine derivative following the introduction of the xDrive35i and xDrive35d models last year, the new top-of-the range has an unprecedented combination of on-road dynamic performance so typical of the BMW brand, and the unique supremacy typical of all BMW X models on all tracks and terrain. The new flagship to the BMW X6 range enters the market with the commitment to introduce a radical change in mentality, particularly with regards to the definition of performance.
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The new eight-cylinder with Twin Turbo Technology.
The new BMW X6 xDrive50i adds an incomparably dynamic variant to the line-up of BMW X Models, boasting a particularly sporting and dynamic eight-cylinder. Displacing 4.4 litres, the new V8 power unit in the BMW X6 xDrive50i features Twin Turbo technology and direct petrol injection (High Precision Injection) allowing a maximum output of 300kW throughout a broad range of engine speed from 5,500–6,400 rpm. Engine torque reaches its peak of 600 Newton-metres throughout an unusually large speed range from 1,750–4,500 rpm.
The X6 xDrive50i is endowed with true sportscar performance and dynamism on the road. The Sports Activity Coupé will accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in a scintillating 5,4 seconds, with top speed restricted to 250km/h.
The new V8 power unit is also the most efficient engine in its class. Combined with a number of further technologies developed in the overall context of BMW EfficientDynamics, the engine gives the BMW X6 xDrive50i fuel consumption and emission figures significantly better than other eight-cylinder vehicles competing with the BMW X Models. Average fuel consumption of the BMW X6 xDrive50i is 12.5 litres/100 km, while the CO2 rating is 329 grams per kilometre.
Automatic transmission designed for sports motoring.
Power is transmitted to all four wheels by a six-speed automatic transmission with a particularly sporting gearshift enhanced to an even higher level