2008 Detroit Auto Show : BMW X6 Sport Activity Coupe

BMW X6 is hot these days, expected to see its world debut at the U.S. 2008 Detroit Auto Show, January 2008. Before the official debut, BMW has released details of its new X6 sports activity coupe.

The BMW X6 showcases a coupe design combined with the elements of a 4x4, which BMW says gives it strong on-road performance.

There will be four turbocharged powerplants available to choose from; the flagship model - the xDrive50i - will have a five-litre twin-turbocharged V8, with 408bhp - the most powerful production model BMW has made.

Top speed has been limited to 155mph, but 62mph can be reached in 5.4 seconds. Other engines include two diesel versions and a 3.0-litre petrol engine. This will be the third X model launched by BMW.

Standard equipment will include part electric seat adjustment, 6.5-inch colour display screen with iDrive controller, two-zone climate control and ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear.

The xDrive50i also gets 19-inch alloy wheels, self-levelling rear suspension, angular exhaust tailpipes, a redesigned kidney grille and side window surround, and Nevada leather interior. The BMW X6 sports activity coupe will be launched in May 2008, with the xDrive50i version released at a later date.

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