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Jason · 03-06-2012, 08:39 AM

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2012 Geneva: BMW X6 M50d World Premiere

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The 2012 Geneva Motorshow is now underway and making its world debut is the BMW X6 M50d. The X6 M50d (along with its X5 brother) will have their market launch in just a few weeks.

The M50d models feature the following specs:

- Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, aluminium crankcase, three turbochargers (high-pressure, with variable turbine geometry), common-rail direct injection with piezo injectors, maximum injection pressure: 2,200 bar.
- Displacement: 2,993 cc,
- Output: 280 kW/381 hp at 4,000 – 4,400 rpm,
- Max. torque: 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 3 000 rpm

BMW X5 M50d:
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.4 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
average fuel consumption: 7.5 litres/100 kilometres (37.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 199 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

BMW X6 M50d:
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.3 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
average fuel consumption: 7.7 litres/100 kilometres (36.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 204 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

Unfortunately, neither the X6 M50d nor M550d will make it stateside, but look for future gasoline M Performance models to make it to North America. Ironically, both the X6 and X5 M50d will be produced at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the USA.

In case you missed it, we recently drove the M550d (F10) which shares the same engine as the X6/X5 M50d. We've published our review @ http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653954

For more detailed info on the X6 and X5 M50d (and M Performance models in general), including full specs, dyno, and media, see http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640422

See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List:

AC Schnitzer M5 (F10) Debut
Hamman F10 M5
BMW X6 M50d World Premiere
F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel
BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog
BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere
Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring
6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut
Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5
AC Schnitzer F30 328i

X6 M50d World Debut at 2012 Geneva

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Diver · 03-06-2012, 08:47 AM

Seriously fast diesels, hmmm...

Whostheboss · 03-06-2012, 08:51 AM

X6 //M50d, 6//M no wait X6 50d with //M sport kit no, no no. X6 //M50 d and no d or just X6 then X6 //M no //M X6 or... you know what forget it.

This new naming sh!t scheme is ridiculous.

Dackelone · 03-06-2012, 08:51 AM

SWEET! I want one!! You can really see the future i8's AE's in this LCI update of the X series. I like the way the turn signal looks to be a wrap around orange neon tube.

avsbmw · 03-06-2012, 08:54 AM

so it will be made in the US but we can't buy them. that's dumb

BenTrovato · 03-06-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by avsbmw

so it will be made in the US but we can't buy them. that's dumb

I agree - it is dumb. The naming is horrendous.

Looks like a fantastic vehicle though.

V8Killer · 03-06-2012, 09:00 AM

Shave the badges, call it a day

misterbeemer · 03-06-2012, 09:06 AM

Uhh what's with the 80s style camera on the front bumper? Sticking out so much...they could have made it the way it is in the 5 and 7. I think it needs a longer alphanumeric name to precisely identify it. Some more badges please.

cipher5 · 03-06-2012, 09:17 AM

Looks like a monogram or an eye chart

Very sad we can't buy these in the US.

mcacciola · 03-06-2012, 09:56 AM

Bmwx6m50wtf

ATX78703 · 03-06-2012, 10:00 AM

To all the complainers about the lack of a performance bmw diesel offering in the states.... we had the 335d, it didn't sell well and most american consumers would have bought a 335i for less money.

However, the X5xdrive35d is a great seller. That's because the fuel economy and torque benefits only outweigh the higher price of diesel and the lower-revving nature of diesel engines when you're talking about 5000 lb SUVs. I would venture to say at least 50% of X5xdrive35d are "soccer moms."

All we can hope for at this point is the higher output _40d engine coming to the X5 and more fuel efficient _20d models hitting the f20/f30.

Forster · 03-06-2012, 10:25 AM

Debadge these bad boys and alls good in my book...

GOLFFRR · 03-06-2012, 11:26 AM

Thats a long badge is right

stefan · 03-06-2012, 11:30 AM

Not a fan.. way too bulbous looking. Add to the fact, that horrendous badge. And total lack of versatility. I'll take the X5 over this weird thing any day. Is it going to be the X5xdriveM50d?? lol..

palpatine_us · 03-06-2012, 12:17 PM

Debadging all those letters has got to lead to some weight savings. Perhaps a bump on the 0-100 numbers too!

doug_999 · 03-06-2012, 10:08 PM

How is the X6 faster yet with worse fuel economy?

Terraforce1 · 03-07-2012, 08:32 AM

Big torque and great accleration for such a big lug

Jess///M · 03-07-2012, 11:30 AM

I thought these ///M-optioned variations would now come with the domed hood from the X6 Hybrid.

Jack28 · 03-07-2012, 03:14 PM

Yes the badging is long, but I love the new headlights and front end. Looks very sexy

03-06-2012, 08:39 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,252 iTrader: (0)	2012 Geneva: BMW X6 M50d World Premiere BIMMERPOST NEWS 2012 Geneva: BMW X6 M50d World Premiere 18 COMMENTS Tweet The 2012 Geneva Motorshow is now underway and making its world debut is the BMW X6 M50d. The X6 M50d (along with its X5 brother) will have their market launch in just a few weeks. The M50d models feature the following specs: - Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, aluminium crankcase, three turbochargers (high-pressure, with variable turbine geometry), common-rail direct injection with piezo injectors, maximum injection pressure: 2,200 bar. - Displacement: 2,993 cc, - Output: 280 kW/381 hp at 4,000 – 4,400 rpm, - Max. torque: 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 3 000 rpm BMW X5 M50d: Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.4 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption: 7.5 litres/100 kilometres (37.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 199 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5. BMW X6 M50d: Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.3 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), average fuel consumption: 7.7 litres/100 kilometres (36.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 204 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5. Unfortunately, neither the X6 M50d nor M550d will make it stateside, but look for future gasoline M Performance models to make it to North America. Ironically, both the X6 and X5 M50d will be produced at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the USA. In case you missed it, we recently drove the M550d (F10) which shares the same engine as the X6/X5 M50d. We've published our review @ http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653954 For more detailed info on the X6 and X5 M50d (and M Performance models in general), including full specs, dyno, and media, see http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640422 See Our Full Geneva 2012 Coverage List: AC Schnitzer M5 (F10) Debut Hamman F10 M5 BMW X6 M50d World Premiere F20 125i M Performance with Slick Steering Wheel BMW M Performance Parts Launches With Full Parts Catalog BMW M6 Coupe (F13) World Premiere Breaking: M President Says Nein to X3M, Z4M and F11 M5 Touring 6 Series Gran Coupe Makes World Debut Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Debuts Along with B3 GT3 and Uprated B5 AC Schnitzer F30 328i X6 M50d World Debut at 2012 Geneva Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE This is No Ordinary M Performance F30 3 Series F31 3 Series Touring in Full M Performance Parts Trim Sibling Rivalry: BMW M235i Coupe vs M135i Hatchback
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03-06-2012, 08:47 AM	#2
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0)	Seriously fast diesels, hmmm... __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

03-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#3
Whostheboss Captain Drives: a 9incher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut U.S. Posts: 720 iTrader: (0)	X6 //M50d, 6//M no wait X6 50d with //M sport kit no, no no. X6 //M50 d and no d or just X6 then X6 //M no //M X6 or... you know what forget it. This new naming sh!t scheme is ridiculous. __________________ WHO'S THE BOSS

03-06-2012, 09:56 AM	#10
mcacciola Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 335i, Silver - M Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: miami, fl usa Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	Bmwx6m50wtf Last edited by mcacciola; 03-06-2012 at 09:57 AM. Reason: misstype

03-06-2012, 10:00 AM	#11
ATX78703 Captain Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 765 iTrader: (0)	To all the complainers about the lack of a performance bmw diesel offering in the states.... we had the 335d, it didn't sell well and most american consumers would have bought a 335i for less money. However, the X5xdrive35d is a great seller. That's because the fuel economy and torque benefits only outweigh the higher price of diesel and the lower-revving nature of diesel engines when you're talking about 5000 lb SUVs. I would venture to say at least 50% of X5xdrive35d are "soccer moms." All we can hope for at this point is the higher output _40d engine coming to the X5 and more fuel efficient _20d models hitting the f20/f30. __________________ 2011 X5 xDrive 35i Premium - 8AT, Cnv, Tch, 3rd Row, Cmfrt 2011 328i 4dr, 6MT - Sprt, Prm, Cmfrt

03-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#4
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,335 iTrader: (0)	SWEET! I want one!! You can really see the future i8's AE's in this LCI update of the X series. I like the way the turn signal looks to be a wrap around orange neon tube.

03-06-2012, 08:54 AM	#5
avsbmw Lieutenant Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 586 iTrader: (1)	so it will be made in the US but we can't buy them. that's dumb

03-06-2012, 09:00 AM	#7
V8Killer Private First Class Drives: Alpine White 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha,Ne Posts: 172 iTrader: (0)	Shave the badges, call it a day

03-06-2012, 09:06 AM	#8
misterbeemer Private First Class Drives: E92, E46 M3, E39 M5, 760Li Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Uhh what's with the 80s style camera on the front bumper? Sticking out so much...they could have made it the way it is in the 5 and 7. I think it needs a longer alphanumeric name to precisely identify it. Some more badges please.

03-06-2012, 09:17 AM	#9
cipher5 Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 2,735 iTrader: (10)	Looks like a monogram or an eye chart Very sad we can't buy these in the US.

03-06-2012, 10:25 AM	#12
Forster Private First Class Drives: X5M, S54 Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Debadge these bad boys and alls good in my book... __________________ 11' BMW X5 M 01' BMW M Coupe

03-06-2012, 11:26 AM	#13
GOLFFRR Architect Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 11,077 iTrader: (4)	Thats a long badge is right __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

03-06-2012, 11:30 AM	#14
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,021 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Not a fan.. way too bulbous looking. Add to the fact, that horrendous badge. And total lack of versatility. I'll take the X5 over this weird thing any day. Is it going to be the X5xdriveM50d?? lol.. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

03-06-2012, 12:17 PM	#15
palpatine_us Old Man Drives: 2010 Audi A6- Former E90 Owner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Debadging all those letters has got to lead to some weight savings. Perhaps a bump on the 0-100 numbers too!

03-06-2012, 10:08 PM	#16
doug_999 Captain Drives: 2012 X6 50i/2011 1M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 681 iTrader: (0)	How is the X6 faster yet with worse fuel economy? __________________ 2012 Vermillion X6 50i -CWP, Vent Seats, Tech, Sport, Premium Sound, Premium, Active Steering, 3 rear seats, BMW Apps, Space Saver Spare 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio

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Terraforce1 If you ain't first, you're last! Drives: 11' M3 ZCP + 10' 1198S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 552 iTrader: (0)	Big torque and great accleration for such a big lug

03-07-2012, 11:30 AM	#18
Jess///M Private First Class Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	I thought these ///M-optioned variations would now come with the domed hood from the X6 Hybrid.

03-07-2012, 03:14 PM	#19
Jack28 HUSTLER Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (0)	Yes the badging is long, but I love the new headlights and front end. Looks very sexy __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....

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