BMW X6 (xDrive35i, xDrive50i)

Based very closely on the popular X6 Concept, BMW launched the X6 coupe-crossover for the 2009 model year, calling it a "Sport Activity Coupe." Along with the wild exterior comes an all-new twin-turbo V8 that will find its way into other new BMWs in the coming years.

BMW is the first automaker to bring such an SUV to market, although other automakers are said to be planning similar coupe-like utility vehicles. Land Rover, for example, recently unveiled its LRX coupe-crossover concept.

Compared with the concept, very little has changed. In fact, you'll have a hard time noticing any differences at all. The only obvious design tweak was made to the crossover's side windows. On the concept, the B- and C-pillars are not visible, but on the production car they clearly divide up the glass.

Even the X6's complex front fender design made it to production. Each front quarter panel surrounds the entire headlamp, creating a very seamless appearance. The X6's aggressive front fascia is also carried over from the concept, with its large air intakes and stylish fog lamps.


VEHICLE EPA Classification- TBD -
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score- TBD -


ENGINE Engine TypeGas I6
Displacement3.0L/182
Fuel SystemDI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM300 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM300 @ 1400

TRANSMISSION DrivetrainAll Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code205
Trans Type6
Trans Description Cont.Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)3.91
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High- TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low- TBD -


MILEAGE Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)20

SUSPENSION Suspension Type - FrontDouble Wishbone
Suspension Type - RearMultilink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)Integrated
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in)115.5
Length, Overall (in)192.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)78.1
Height, Overall (in)66.5
Track Width, Front (in)64.7
Track Width, Front (in)- TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)67.2
Track Width, Rear (in)- TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in)- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)- TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)- TBD -
Liftover Height (in)- TBD -


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