Under the Hood
Both engines incorporate direct fuel injection and turbocharging. The xDrive35i uses a new 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder with one turbocharger, while the xDrive50i uses a 4.4-liter V-8 with two. Power ratings are unchanged on the new six-cylinder, but BMW says it is more efficient. BMW says both engines promise minimal turbo lag and a flat torque curve that begins under 2,000 rpm.
300-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 300 pounds-feet of torque
(xDrive35i)
400-hp, 4.4-liter eight-cylinder with 450 pounds-feet of torque (xDrive50i)
New eight-speed automatic transmission
xDrive's Dynamic Performance Control doles out power from front to rear and side
to side, at least among the rear wheels
Differential electronically varies power proactively from a full 50/50 lock to
as much as 100 percent going to either wheel to enhance performance and safety
Adaptive Drive system electronically alters suspension's stiffness between
sport- and comfort-oriented settings to suit different driving conditions
See also:
Attractive supplements to the program of external paint finishes, light
alloy wheel and leather trim
The program of external paint finishes for the new BMW X6 consists of two
non-metallic and eight metallic colours, including Marrakech Brown metallic,
Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metal ...
Going & Stopping
The 750i gets a new V-8 engine for 2009 that's smaller but makes more power
than the previous engine — 400 horsepower, to be exact. It's the same engine
that delighted me in the X6 xDrive50i, and ...
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, requires
suitable maintenance and repair methods.
Therefore, have this work performed only by a
BMW cent ...