LCI X6 is official now...

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BMW X6 xDrive40d (306 HP twin turbo engine)
BMW X6 xDrive30d (245 HP)
BMW X6 xDrive35i (306 HP with twin turbo powered 6-cyl. engine)
8-speed automatic transmission available for the whole model range.
Also available: speed limit info, side view and lane change warning system.

No word about the X5, weird.

This is official information taken from BMW's press release in GERMANY.

You can download the official press document (German language only, sorry) here: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...hmentId=112577

[Rac10000]

WOW! Very interesting! Is this for 2011 X6's? Does this apply to the US?

I'm a little confused ...

[Rac10000]

Here is a google translation of the X6 part ...

Now more than ever impressed with the BMW X6 in spring 2010, not only
with its stunning design and a distinctive
Expression of the brand's driving pleasure, but also with
a unique competitive environment efficiency. A new
Generation of line six-cylinder diesel engines for the models
BMW X6 xDrive40d and BMW X6 xDrive 30d and the first
Inline six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo High
Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC in the BMW X6 ensure xDrive35i
True to the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics also
these models for a further optimized ratio between
Performance and fuel consumption.

The newly developed and now with an all-aluminum
Crank-equipped 3.0-liter diesel engines lead to
improved performance by 7 kW to 180 kW/245 hp for the
BMW X6 xDrive 30d respectively by 15 kW to 225 kW/306 hp
for the BMW X6 xDrive40d - combined with a round each
10 percent reduced average fuel consumption in comparison with the
Previous models. Both drive units have a
Common rail direct injection with piezo injectors in the
new top-diesel version of the Sports Activity Coupe with a
maximum pressure of 2 000 bar and the second diesel model with up
act to 1 800 bar.

The engine of the BMW X6 is xDrive40d with BMW Turbo TwinPower
Technology facilities. It corresponds to the Variable Twin Turbo
Principle in which is already slightly above the idle speed
First, a smaller and, in addition to specific requirements, a higher load
big loader is active. Is between 1 500 and 2 500 min-1 in this
Drive its maximum torque of 600 Newton meters
Available to it reaches its peak at 4 400 min-1. The
Performance gain makes the BMW X6 xDrive40d one
Acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, the
increased efficiency is reflected in its average
Fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers in the EU test cycle
reflected.

Impressive pulling power also draws the BMW
X6 from xDrive30d, Its engine has a charging system with
variable turbine geometry, reached its peak already
at 4 000 min-1 and is between 1 750 and 3 000 min-1, a
maximum torque of 540 Newton meters available. The sprint
from standstill to 100 km / h, the BMW X6 completed xDrive30d in
7.5 seconds, its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle
is 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

With a 7 percent compared to the previous reduced
Average fuel consumption at a constant power of
225 kW/306 hp also brings the new straight-six
Sedan of the BMW X6 xDrive35i the effectiveness of BMW
EfficientDynamics clear. Its maximum
Torque of 400 Nm achieved the new drive
already between 1 200 and 5 000 min-1. For accelerating
zero to 100 km / h, the new BMW X6 xDrive35i required
6.7 seconds, its consumption value in the EU test cycle is
10.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

All variants of the BMW X6 are from the spring of 2010 standard with
one eight-speed automatic transmission equipped, with its
dynamic switching process, the sporting character of the sport
Activity Coupé, and emphasizes the optimized efficiency
makes an additional contribution to efficiency. In
addition to the standard equipment that is
speed-dependent Servotronic steering assistance extended.
The range of available option for the BMW X6
Driver-assistance systems, BMW ConnectedDrive is the
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
Lane Departure Warning Systems as well as the side view and
Speed Limit Information added.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Rac10000

WOW! Very interesting! Is this for 2011 X6's? Does this apply to the US?

I'm a little confused ...

This is German press release, No diesel X6s are on plans of BMWNA at the moment.

English translation for X6 part of press release. The only thing coming to US will be the N55 inline six engine.

BMW X6 with more efficient six-cylinder engines.

Now more than ever impressed with the BMW X6 in spring 2010, not only by its stunning design and a unique expression of the brand's driving pleasure but also a unique competitive environment efficiency. A new generation of straight-six diesel engines for the BMW X6 xDrive40d and BMW X6 xDrive 30d and the first inline six-cylinder petrol engines with BMW TwinPower Turbo and High Precision Injection in the BMW X6 xDrive35i VALVETRONIC ensure faithful to the development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics again even with these models for a optimized balance between performance and fuel economy.

The newly developed and now with an all-aluminum crankcase-equipped 3.0-liter diesel engines result in improved performance by 7 kW to 180 kW/245 hp for the BMW X6 xDrive40d xDrive30d respectively, at 15 kW to 225 kW/306 hp for the BMW X6 - combined with a reduced by around 10 percent of average consumption compared to previous models. Both drive units have a common-rail direct injection with piezo injectors, the new top diesel variant of the Sports Activity Coupe with a maximum pressure of 2 bar and 000 bar to act in the second diesel model with up to 1 800th

The engine of the BMW X6 xDrive40d is equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It corresponds to the principle of Variable Twin Turbo, which will already just above the idling speed, first, a smaller and also at higher load requirement will be a great charger active. Between 1 500 and 2 500 min-1, this drive makes its maximum torque of 600 Newton meters, it reaches its peak at 4 400 min-1. The performance increase allows the BMW X6 xDrive40d an acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, which increased efficiency is reflected in its average fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers in the EU test cycle.

Impressive torque also distinguish the BMW X6 from xDrive30d, Its engine has a charging system with variable turbine geometry, has already reached its peak at 4 000 min-1 and is between 1 750 and 3 000 min-1 a maximum torque of 540 Newton meters available. The sprint from a standstill to 100 km / h, the BMW X6 xDrive 30d in 7.5 seconds, its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

With a 7 percent compared with the previous average consumption reduced at a constant output of 225 kW/306 hp, the new inline six-cylinder petrol engine of the BMW X6 xDrive35i, the efficacy of EfficientDynamics BMW clearly. Its maximum torque of 400 Nm achieved the new drive is already between 1 200 and 5 000 min-1. Acceleration from zero to 100 km / h, the new BMW X6 takes xDrive35i 6.7 seconds, its consumption value in the EU test cycle is 10.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

All variants of the BMW X6 are from the spring of 2010 equipped with a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, with its stresses, the dynamic switching process, the sporting character of the Sports Activity Coupe and the optimized efficiency an additional contribution to enhance efficiency. In addition, the standard equipment is added to the speed-dependent Servotronic steering assistance. The range of available optional driver assistance systems for the BMW X6, BMW ConnectedDrive is the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning and Side View, added to the system and speed limit info.

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

This is German press release, No diesel X6s are on plans of BMWNA at the moment.

English translation for X6 part of press release. The only thing coming to US will be the N55 inline six engine.

Thanks! I understand that diesel X6's are not going to be available in the US. I am interested in the N55 (single turbo) and the 8 speed transmission though. I am assuming both of those will make it into US X6's. The press release says Spring time ... so does that mean there will just be a break in 2010 X6 production for the introduction of the N55 and 8 speed transmission? Or will the changes be the start of the 2011 model year?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Rac10000

Thanks! I understand that diesel X6's are not going to be available in the US. I am interested in the N55 (single turbo) and the 8 speed transmission though. I am assuming both of those will make it into US X6's. The press release says Spring time ... so does that mean there will just be a break in 2010 X6 production for the introduction of the N55 and 8 speed transmission? Or will the changes be the start of the 2011 model year?

From what I have heard; 2011 models of ones listed below will be released in US in spring of 2010. 2011 X3 and 6-series will debut in fall 2010.
1-series - N55 engine for 135 coupe and convertible
3-series with N55 engine for 335i and N54 for 335is, with facelift for coupe and cabrio
5-series - New F10 5-series debut at Geneva
7-series - 740i and 740li release for US, Alpina B7
X5 - Facelift with N55 engine for xDrive35i
X6 - new N55 engine for xDrive35i
Z4 - new z4 sDrive35is

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

From what I have heard; 2011 models of ones listed below will be released in US in spring of 2010. 2011 X3 and 6-series will debut in fall 2010.
1-series - N55 engine for 135 coupe and convertible
3-series with N55 engine for 335i and N54 for 335is, with facelift for coupe and cabrio
5-series - New F10 5-series debut at Geneva
7-series - 740i and 740li release for US
X5 - Facelift with N55 engine for xDrive35i
X6 - new N55 engine for xDrive35i
Z4 - new z4 sDrive35is

Thank you for the additional information! 2010 is a short year for a large percentage of BMW's range ...

I am assuming the 8 speed transmission is also standard across the X6 (and X5) range for the 2011 model year?

[ronald_adi]

I am very excited about this! I have been waiting over 6 months for this, so now i can finally order my car!

What is nice -

1. More horsepower
2. 10% better fuel efficiency !! According to official numbers it is even better than my current 535d! But I wont hold my breathe!

3. And the new Active Cruise Control with STOP and GO is just absolutely great!! Which means that if u have set your cruise control to 120, and u hit traffic, the car will not just stop, but will drive by itself again as the traffic clears up! Very nice!