The final production version of the new BMW X6 had been unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January. Two variants of the new E71 BMW X6 Sport Activity are available – petrol and diesel. The top of the line 4.4 liter twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine used in the X6 is new engine unveiled to the world for the first time.
The engine produces 408 horsepower between 5,500rpm and 6,400rpm and 600Nm of torque over a wide range between 1,800rpm and 4,500rpm. It is the first turbocharged V engine in the world to feature its turbocharger between the V section in the middle of the two banks of cylinders.
The other petrol model is the BMW X6 xDrive35i, using the award winning 3.0 liter twin turbo inline-6, making 300 horsepower between 5,800rpm and 6250rpm, and a peak torque of 400Nm between 1,400rpm and 5.000rpm. The oil burner model is the BMW X6 xDrive35d, powered by the potent 3.0 liter sequential twin turbodiesel.
BMW’s xDrive permanent all-wheel drive which comes standard on the X6 now has Dynamic Performance Control, which is essentially a torque vectoring system. Dynamic Performance Control ensures variable distribution of forces between the two rear wheels via an innovative torque vectoring rear differential and an advanced computer control system.
Ride and handling is controlled by Integrated Chassis Management technology, which varies drivetrain and suspension functions within fractions of a second, responding to sudden changes in driving conditions such as spontaneous steering maneuvers on changing surfaces, whether accelerating or braking. Vehicle control in situations that requires it is primarily employed by Dynamic Performance Control - DSC which uses brakes only kicks in at far limits of vehicle stability.
