
Launch / U.S. Pricing
2015 X5 M: $99,650 (including $950 destination & handling)
2015 X6 M: $103,050 (including $950 destination & handling)
Debuts at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show (November)
Arrives in US showrooms in early 2015
Engine
4.4L V8 M TwinPower Turbo TwinScroll biturbo (4,395 cc)
567hp / 423 kW @ 6000-6500 RPM (3% increase over predecessor)
553 lb-ft / 750 Nm @ 2200-5000 RPM (10% increase over predecessor)
0-60 mph: 4.0 sec (0.5 sec faster than predecessor)
Top speed: 155 mph / 250 kmh
Direct Injection
VALVETRONIC
Cross-bank exhaust manifolds
Estimated 20% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
Technical Highlights:
8 speed steptronic automatic with M-specific Servotronic and 3-stage Drivelogic
Launch Control
Aluminum gearshift paddles
M Brakes with 6 piston fixed front and 1 piston floating rear (50% larger brake pad surface than predecessor)
Cast iron, ventilated and cross-drilled rotors mounted to an aluminum hat
21 inch M alloy wheels (front: 10 J x 21, rear: 11.5 J x 21) in Orbit Grey
Non-runflat Michelin Pilot Super Sport UHP tires (front: 285/35 R21 Y, rear: 325/30 R21 Y).
xDrive with fully variable distribution of up to 100% to rear or front
Double-wishbone front suspension features revised kinematics
Modified upper wishbone (increase in camber, optimized camber progression and steering pivot axis) allows a further increase in cornering force potential and agility
M-specific elastokinematics with more rigid bearings improve wheel guidance
Firmer suspension spring tuning and a 10-milimeter drop in ride height team up with the Active Roll Stabilization
Self levelling rear air suspension
Dynamic Damper Control with electronically adjustable dampers – three modes (COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+)
Standard equipment:
M leather steering wheel with paddle shifters
M multi-function seats in merino leather
Nappa leather dashboard
Alcantara anthracite roof liner
Alarm system
Power tailgate
Auto dimming rear view and exterior mirrors
Headlight washer system,
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Park Distance Control rear view camera
Adaptive xenon headlights








This post has been edited by ///M-POWER on 30 Oct 2014, 20:39