BMW X6

BMW X6 (factory designation E71) - all-wheel drive crossover class E. The concept is equipped with a hybrid ActiveHybrid, was presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The power unit concept was developed Bavarian concern in collaboration with DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, it consists of a gasoline engine and two high-efficiency motors. The car can only use electric motors, internal combustion engine only or both sources at once. Complementary dual-mode power unit automatic transmission, which allows to adapt the engine to move under low or high speed.

Debut of the production version was held in 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show. BMW X6 is a new body style - a combination of SUV and a coupe: the manufacturer calls it a Sports Activity Coupe. X6 - most sporty version of BMW car smuggle series X. It was created on the extended platform models H5.Pri wheels with a diameter of up to 21 discs inches of ground clearance (212 mm) by only 50 mm less than the X5. The nose of the dynamic and aggressive, tail developed almost to an extreme height. Compared with the concept X6 production model has not changed, both externally and internally. However, some improvements all there is. So, change the side windows, and the front end with its large air intakes and stylish fog lights did not change. Taken as a basis for design of the X-series.

Despite the quite decent dimensions (4.88 m long, 1.98 wide and 1.70 high), because of the body design, in particular, because of the falling roof line significantly, the seats of the second row is enough room only for two adults. The interior is high. Salon (xDrive35i Basic) equipped with automatic climate control and a color 6.5-inch diagonal bortmonitorom, upholstered "Twill" and decorated with decorative inserts "Matte Graphite". Front seats - stuffed with electronics and are controlled by a couple of keys, and leather sports steering wheel is endowed with "petals" automatic switch-boxes, as well as keys to control important functions. With a full crew for load is 570-liter luggage compartment, which when folded seats increases to 1450 liters.

At the top of the range car and much more installed on xDrive50i 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and 407 hp power at 5500 r / min. This engine can accelerate X6 to 100 km / h in 5.4 sec., And top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h Equipment xDrive35i offers V6 engine capacity of 3.0 liters capacity of 306 hp at 5800 r / min. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 240 km / h Average fuel consumption - 10.9 liters per 100 km.