New for 2011
A new eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on the 2011 models and replaces a six-speed automatic. The xDrive35i has BMW's new single-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (replacing a twin-turbo). Tapping technology normally found in hybrids, the 2011 X6 gets regenerative braking that charges the battery only when the car is braking, coasting or decelerating. BMW says this improves fuel economy up to 3 percent.
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2010 BMW X5 M Review
On paper, the BMW X5 M seems about as incongruous as a car can be. It's a
five-seat midsize crossover powered by a 555-horsepower, twin-turbocharged V-8
engine that can accelerate from zero to 60 ...
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Performance
The 650i is the only 6 Series trim available for 2012; the convertible is
hitting the market ahead of the hardtop coupe. The rear wheels are powered by a
400-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 e ...