BMW has announced pricing for its X6 M hotrod SUV, which goes head-to-head with Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S. At $88,900, the X6 M is $9,000 cheaper than the Turbo — which is likely the intended competitor — and $35,000 less than the Turbo S, which has a similar horsepower rating.
Unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the X6 M uses a version of BMW’s latest twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. Output is pegged at 555 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and peak torque is 501 pound-feet, available between 1,500 and 5,650 rpm. The car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, according to the automaker.
The X6 M and X5 M are the first xDrive all-wheel-drive vehicles from BMW to sport the “M” badge. Coupled with special “M” air suspension featuring Adaptive Drive and the newly developed Servotronic power steering, the performance ‘ute promises very competent handling. Other high-tech features include launch control for maximum acceleration and an “M” six-speed automatic optimized for performance. Drivers can manually select gears using either paddles or an an electronic gear selector lever.
Electronically controlled, variable power distribution to the front and rear axle prevents even the slightest tendency to over- or understeer right from the start, before DSC Dynamic Stability Control is even required to cut in.
BMW is referring to the new 4.4-liter motor as its “M TwinPower Turbo” unit. The name reflects the fact that the motor features Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology and a common exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders.
Although traction control is standard, the M Dynamic Mode (MDM) greatly reduces the aggressiveness of the system. The MDM setting allows the driver to enter a controlled drift and push the vehicle’s handling to the limit. There’s also a DSC-Off Mode for drivers seeking a more purist experience.



04/25, 2:21 PM
posted by:
nickkop
excessive, redundant, and Gay
and yes, I AM usually a bimmer fan.
04/25, 2:22 PM
posted by:
nickkop
nice motor, though
04/25, 2:23 PM
posted by:
nickkop
also, i dont like the current gen 6 series cars, either
04/25, 2:27 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
I love this car!
04/25, 2:46 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Then I’d hurry and get one JJT. In five years it’ll probably be powered by half the cylinders for twice the price.
04/25, 3:45 PM
posted by:
Ghost21501
If only I was rich… All the idiots that BMW for making this vehicle need to just shut their mouth.. If you have enough money to buy this, then the car does not seem pointless. I would tell my parents to buy it, but they are poor. lol. Oh well maybe I’ll get them a used one in about six years…
04/25, 3:45 PM
posted by:
Ghost21501
Bash BMW*
04/25, 4:37 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
HAHAHA JohnnyC!!!!!
So True….
04/25, 5:45 PM
posted by:
LS7
It’s vehicles like this, that waters down the “M” badge and makes it appealing for Starbuck sipping homo f.aggots. Nobody buys these cars. They are all leased. And covered with door dings in 2 years from living in the metropolis.
04/25, 6:37 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
yep! definitely sounds like NMOFGM!!!
back to this car,
You can find a great house for that price in this economy!
04/25, 7:19 PM
posted by:
LS7
No.
04/25, 8:57 PM
posted by:
cocksterS
The 2010 Pontiac Aztek M
04/25, 10:03 PM
posted by:
floor_it
Well at least it has the power to get its ugly shape out of sight in a hurry.
04/25, 11:14 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
floor_it,
LOL!!
04/26, 4:47 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
Am no fan of this, but I’d definitely take it over any Cayenne, or over the X5 M any day. Then again I’d never shop for a CUV or SUV or SAV or whatever anyway because they are “ghey”.
04/26, 5:11 PM
posted by:
Borat
I saw one today in NYC and it is an eyesore. For less money you can get M badged X5 which seats 4-5 comfortably and looks much better.
04/27, 9:21 AM
posted by:
Bankruptcy2009
I’d rather have the Veyron and blow this Uppie Boy’s Red Gay BMW Doors off. than own this thing
04/27, 11:14 PM
posted by:
perspective
bankruptcy2009 your comment doesn’t make sense.
05/10, 10:08 PM
posted by:
aggie531
Hey bankruptcy 2009, youre an idiot
05/13, 3:17 AM
posted by:
N8shon
ugly as sin
05/14, 10:49 AM
posted by:
AutoFreak
The words BMW and SUV do not mix well…at all.