BMW X6-M revealed - 4.4V8 550bhp

[bdardashti]

Originally Posted by E82tt6

There are manuals that can handle gross torque, look at the ZR1, Enzo, CGT, etc.

Oh! I didn't know. But what are the chances BMW will get something along the lines of something used in those far more super cars?

[mkaresh]

Originally Posted by vgame64

For 2009 models, DCT is an option on the 335i. This is a $1600 option over the manual transmission. The transmission is said to be able to hold 500 N·m (370 ft·lbf) of torque.[5]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-clutch_gearbox

When is this happening? Do you mean 2010?

[vgame64]

Originally Posted by bdardashti

My main concern was regarding actual true manuals, but this is interesting. Do you think it's actually the same DCT from the M3 that will be used in the 335i and Z4 sDrive35i? I know the M3's name is M DCT, while the non M cars are just DCT, but perhaps that's just marketing? However, there is also a price difference between M DCT and DCT so maybe it's just tweaked differently...

I must have skimmed over that when I copied it as I didn't even realize it started talking about the 335. They may be totally different DCTs for all I know. My Bad.

Originally Posted by mkaresh

When is this happening? Do you mean 2010?

It is already out in E92 335i's in the UK.

[motex]

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Oh the horror!

Seriously, I do like the styling specially the huge front bumper holes. Looks really mean
But the rims could have been better. The rims dont look angry enough to be a M The sports package has way better rims then that.

Anyway, I hope this thing is a beast and I know this thing is going to sel like crazy in the Gulf states.

BMW can make rims better than those, it looks like they run out of time and borrowed the rims from the M6......the rest looks great!