High-Powered (Lightweight?) BMW X6 M Prototype Spied Again

Jason · 08-22-2011, 12:08 PM

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High-Powered (Lightweight?) BMW X6 M Prototype Spied Again

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Just spotted performing testing on the Nurburgring is the upcoming special X6 M model, which will come in with an even higher power output than the standard X6 M's 555hp.

The power increase is expected to be subtle and will remain under the 600hp mark. There will also be changes to the car's weight and significant changes to the overall feel of the driving experience.

As before, it features a large hood air scoop and air extractor outlets flanking the scoop. No details yet on what exact powerplant or modifications have been applied to the X6 M's motor, but whatever powerplant variant may be under the hood certaintly seems like it needs to move a lot of O2. The other cosmetic enhancement spotted is the addition of more aggressive sideskirts.

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duchozen · 08-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Noooooo!!! I just got mine....

M3roar · 08-22-2011, 02:57 PM

Is there a possibility M division is testing the new 6 tri turbo powerplant? I mean what better way to put an engine through the torture test than a heavy SAV and run the crap out of it.

03BeastCharmer · 08-22-2011, 03:13 PM

Could it just be the updated engine from the M5?

Funny that the front emblem is covered, but not on the lift gate (or wheels).

Elsabor67 · 08-22-2011, 03:16 PM

Maybe they are planning to do another LeMans V12 into a SUV...........

I do like how they modified the hood.

Park2670 · 08-22-2011, 03:22 PM

The hood looks like it was lifted from the X6 Hybrid. Which was easier to cut since it already had the power bulge. Its even Blue Water Metallic. Thats why it has the covered roundel on the hood.

Hopefully this testing is going well, and whatever they come up with is fast, fun, and great to drive.

Dackelone · 08-22-2011, 03:22 PM

US specs too. No doubt who the intended buyers will be!

I wonder IF this means BMW Performance will offer a PPK bump for the M5. I mean why offer an X6M with more HP than your most sporty sedan?

DriveHard · 08-22-2011, 03:43 PM

Making a "light weight" X6 is like clipping the toe nails on an elephant ??? Why ?????

Palbay · 08-22-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

The hood looks like it was lifted from the X6 Hybrid. Which was easier to cut since it already had the power bulge. Its even Blue Water Metallic. Thats why it has the covered roundel on the hood.

Hopefully this testing is going well, and whatever they come up with is fast, fun, and great to drive.

Good catch w/ the X6 Hybrid...your dead on.No sitings in SC yet. Thanks. PalBay

Crisp · 08-22-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

US specs too. No doubt who the intended buyers will be!

I wonder IF this means BMW Performance will offer a PPK bump for the M5. I mean why offer an X6M with more HP than your most sporty sedan?

Well the 760li had 535hp.
That's more than all ///M cars up until the F10's came out.

It's not about HP, it's about power to weight ratio. The X5/6 is a heavy mofo.

esqu1re · 08-22-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Making a "light weight" X6 is like clipping the toe nails on an elephant ??? Why ?????

lololol!

James T. Kirk · 08-22-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3roar

Is there a possibility M division is testing the new 6 tri turbo powerplant? I mean what better way to put an engine through the torture test than a heavy SAV and run the crap out of it.

That is a very astute guess. Tri-turbo technology is going to be critical to the entire line all the way to the M3.

Mako · 08-22-2011, 03:48 PM

Where are the spy shots of the X3M??? isn't that supposed to be the next M to be produced?

Palbay · 08-22-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Where are the spy shots of the X3M??? isn't that supposed to be the next M to be produced?

No prototypes out in the open yet.Coming soon. Thanks. PalBay

E92LNGCGY · 08-22-2011, 04:07 PM

This is going to be great. I've always loved the X6 but a super X6M is just mind boggling.

scottjays · 08-22-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

The hood looks like it was lifted from the X6 Hybrid. Which was easier to cut since it already had the power bulge. Its even Blue Water Metallic. Thats why it has the covered roundel on the hood.

Hopefully this testing is going well, and whatever they come up with is fast, fun, and great to drive.

I get the blue water metallic being lifted from the hybrid, but what do you mean by the covered roundel? does the hybrid have a diff roundel?

3s-a-charm · 08-22-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

Maybe they are planning to do another LeMans V12 into a SUV...........

I do like how they modified the hood.

+1 My thoughts exactly! Modern-Day X6 LeMans

numba1guju · 08-22-2011, 05:19 PM

this is just a teaser...why no videos? if you are at the track taking pics you gotta have a video...I know you do...dont hide it!!!

kmarei · 08-22-2011, 05:28 PM

X6Mis?

aajami · 08-22-2011, 05:31 PM

Still no word on the X6 LCI? Maybe this thing will usher in the LCI just like the 1M coincided with the E82 LCI.

TheBingoBalls · 08-22-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Making a "light weight" X6 is like clipping the toe nails on an elephant ??? Why ?????

lol this. I mean X6M itself is already questionable. What's the point of making a lightweight X6M?

roho3323 · 08-22-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveHard

Making a "light weight" X6 is like clipping the toe nails on an elephant ??? Why ?????

Good one

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Park2670 General 360 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	The hood looks like it was lifted from the X6 Hybrid. Which was easier to cut since it already had the power bulge. Its even Blue Water Metallic. Thats why it has the covered roundel on the hood. Hopefully this testing is going well, and whatever they come up with is fast, fun, and great to drive. __________________
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Dackelone European Editor 10772 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	US specs too. No doubt who the intended buyers will be! I wonder IF this means BMW Performance will offer a PPK bump for the M5. I mean why offer an X6M with more HP than your most sporty sedan?
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DriveHard Colonel 119 Rep 1,998 Posts Drives: X1 and R58 JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Making a "light weight" X6 is like clipping the toe nails on an elephant ??? Why ????? __________________ X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 446 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This is going to be great. I've always loved the X6 but a super X6M is just mind boggling.
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