The second-generation BMW X6 M high performance Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is officially available in Malaysia, following the regular xDrive35i model’s launch earlier this year.
Sporting the same coupe-like silhouette of the regular X6, the X6 M marks its superiority with conspicuous M-specific characteristics such as the pair of side mirrors mounted on twin arms, gills on the front fender behind the wheels, flared wheel arches, quad rear exhausts, and 21-inch M light alloy wheels with staggered tyres.
More M-specific items are abound inside, from the three-spoke leather-wrapped steering to the gear lever, electric-adjustable sports seats, and instrument cluster. Standard fitment on the X6 M is a comprehensive range of BMW ConnectedDrive features including the latest satellite navigation software from the firm. A full-colour HUD is available as an optional add-on.
Like its predecessor, the all-new X6 M is powered by a 4.4-litre twin turbocharged V8 hooked to ZF’s 8HP automatic transmission to send drive to all fours. As you would expect, BMW claims a 20hp increase in power and 10 percent improvement in torque, with 575hp and 750Nm being the numbers churned out on the dyno.
The above outputs enable the X6 M to hit 100kph from rest in 4.2 seconds. Improvements are also claimed in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide, both of which have been reduced by 20 percent from before to a rated 11.1 l/100km and 258 g/km.
Uprated chassis components go with the uprated performance. Sitting 10mm closer to the ground than a regular X6, the X6 M comes equipped with stiffer springs than the standard model together with adaptive dampers and pneumatic rear suspension as standard. The electric-assisted steering and xDrive all-wheel drive system are both tuned with M-specific parameters, and unlike a regular X6, the X6 M is shod on non-runflat tyres.
Estimated retail prices (on the road, without insurance with BMW Malaysia’s latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty and Free Scheduled Service Program) of the new BMW X6 M is RM 1,238,800.00
Pictures: Official BMW release.
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