BMW X6 M (E71)

555 hp | 680 NM | 2,380 kg

198 km/h | 1.04 g (transverse) | -1.02 g (longitudinal)

2:19,7

SHORT CHARACTERISTICS
With the X6, BMW established its own vehicle category in 2008, the so-called SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) . The X6 M was the first to have a turbocharged engine in an M-GmbH vehicle . The xDrive all-wheel drive system was also used here for the first time.

TEST CONDITIONS

• Weather: 18°, dry
• Car occupancy Persons: 2

Test values

• Lap time Pannonia Ring: 2:19.7 min
• Top speed: 198 km/h

DEVIATIONS FROM THE SERIES
Dunlop Sportmaxx RT 22"

Technology

• Engine / cylinder / displacement: gasoline / V8 / 4,395 cc
• Rated power: 555 hp at 6,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 680 Nm (from 1,500 rpm)
• Engine type: twin-scroll twin-turbo
• Drive / Transmission: All-wheel / 6 speed automatic
• Unladen weight (EU): 2,380 kg
• Power-to-weight ratio: 4.29 kg/hp
• Tires: DUNLOP Sport Maxx RT - 22"

MILEAGE (FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS)

• Top speed: 250 km/h (regulated)
• 0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec

LIST PRICE
from EUR 130.900,--

Markos Statement

During the tests for the hotlaps, there are always surprises. In one direction as well as the other. The BMW X6 M was definitely one of them. Including the crew, we're talking about 2.5 tons here around the ring, after all. And even though the X6 M's design certainly doesn't go in the direction of a track tool, it's still a "real M" and I was curious to see whether it would rightfully wear this moniker on the racetrack. The V8 engine draws from the full 4.4 liters of displacement and far from the current fan community discussion about the turbocharged M models M2, M3 & M4 provides in the X6 M already since 2008 a bi-turbo for additional power and a brutal torque. The xDrive all-wheel drive, in the X6 M with a sportier set-up, provides enormous traction. Together with the beefy V8, the X6 M appears lighter than it actually is. The higher center of gravity doesn't really bother either, and the slightly understeering behavior ensures that the vehicle always remains easy to control. There is also nothing to complain about the superbly working 6-speed automatic. The biggest surprise was definitely the steadfastness of the brakes: Even at rough speeds, they were never overtaxed, always well controllable and did not lose any braking power.