BMW X6 M 2010 Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes (Front) | 15.6 inch rotors |
| Brakes (Rear) | 15.2 inch rotors |
| Tires Front | 275/40-20 Bridgestone |
| Tires Rear | 315/35-20 Bridgestone |
| Wheels | 20 inch light-alloy M Sport wheels |
| Rear Suspension | Integral four-link rear axle |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone front control arms |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front Engine, AWD |
| Transmission | 6 Speed M Sport Paddle-Shifted Automanual |
| Differential | Electronic front and rear LSD |
| Engine | |
| Type: | Direct injection BMW M Sport V8 |
| Induction | Twin Garett turbochargers, 21.0 PSI |
| Displacement | 4.4 liters |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft. @ 1500 to 5650 rpm |
| Horsepower | 555 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.30:1 |
| Exterior | |
| Body Type | 2 Door, 4 Seat SUV |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 4.5 seconds |
BMW has finally made official the long-rumored M versions of the X5 and X6 "Sports Activity Vehicles". Of the two new power 'utes, which are closest competitors to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the 2010 BMW X6 M is the more exciting, with its rakish shape and a brand new BMW M Power engine finally packing enough ponies to give the X6 its day in the sun.
BMW M Power models have always been about so much more than straight-line speed, so to make the 2010 X6 M a well-rounded car with enough capabilities in the twisties to justify its lineage was part of the deal. The torque distribution and suspension systems that debuted on the X6 did not need a whole lot of modification to be up to the M challenge, but early drive reports should confirm that BMW has really gone the extra mile here.
BMW M Power models have always been about so much more than straight-line speed, so to make the 2010 X6 M a well-rounded car with enough capabilities in the twisties to justify its lineage was part of the deal. The torque distribution and suspension systems that debuted on the X6 did not need a whole lot of modification to be up to the M challenge, but early drive reports should confirm that BMW has really gone the extra mile here.
