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07-30-2008, 01:36 PM
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
Hmmm...I'm not familiar with the performance characteristics of the X6, but it seems a little unecessary to produce an M version of a tall wagon (or whatever we're calling this). They don't even have an M7. Seems a bit like putting an SS badge on an Equinox; unless it's performance is outrageous, it will only dilute the M moniker, which does not seem like a mistake BMW would make. Anybody know the specs on it?
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07-30-2008, 01:50 PM
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6.0 Liter Vortec V8
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
Nice, it's like a Pontiac Aztek, only decent looking. Get the rearview camera....this one is going to need it.
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07-30-2008, 04:10 PM
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5.3 Liter LS4 V8
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
This vehicle gives the term SUV a whole new meaning:
S Sport U UGLY V Vehicle Or a "Sport-Utility" without the "Utility". Honestly, I don't understand this vehicle. It looks like a AWD Prius in profile. .
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07-30-2008, 04:11 PM
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3.9 Liter V6
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
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No idea what the engine would be -- probably the 5l V10 from the M5/M6 or the 6l V12 from the 760.
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07-30-2008, 04:59 PM
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
That has got to be the most ridiculous, unnecessary and ugly answer to a question that no one on this planet has asked. The regular X6 comes with a 400 hp engine. The speed limit in the U.S. is (at most) 70 mph. What is the point of this thing?
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07-30-2008, 05:30 PM
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6.0 Liter Vortec V8
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
The base engine is a 300 hp 3.0 twin turbo/6-AT.
0-60: 5.9 sec 0-100: 16.4 sec 1/4 mi: 14.6 @95 mph top speed: 147 mph 70-0: 163 ft skidpad: .88g Car and Driver's observed fuel economy: 16 mpg The 400 hp version hasn't been tested yet that I know of.
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07-30-2008, 06:17 PM
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
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07-30-2008, 09:19 PM
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5.3 Liter Vortec V8
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
This thing is silly, but to be fair it is no worse than what is going on at M-B with the G55 AMG and ML63 AMG (not to mention all the hugely overweight, gas guzzling sedans and coupes AMG turns out). For some reason M-B seems to get a pass with this type of thing.
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07-31-2008, 01:45 AM
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
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See... BMW knows how to maintain its image and performance. Cadillac can't even get a decent, high-tech V8. Hell... DT7 is now 6 years out.... X6 isn't the most attractive car out there, but if X6 M uses the rumored 550HP Twin Turbo V8 that will be dropped into the M5... Then this thing can challenge the Cayenne Turbo and Range Rover Sport SC. Poor Cadillac and it's FWD-based SRX... 
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07-31-2008, 01:09 PM
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3.6 Liter V6
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
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07-31-2008, 04:01 PM
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6.0 Liter Vortec V8
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
Correct, Cadillac SRX is RWD. Or has an optional RWD biased AWD system.
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07-31-2008, 11:33 PM
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3.9 Liter V6
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Re: Spied: BMW X6 M
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And yes, with the DT7 rumors, it sounds like Cadillac can't even get their bread and butter products on the market -- far less attack niches the way MB and BMW are doing with vehicles like the X6. Quote:
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