BMW BLOG

Germany based LUMMA Design and russian tuner TOPCAR Moscow are working on a new model based on the BMW X6 M. Dubbed CLR X 650 M, the new LUMMA model takes the level of aggressiveness found in the X6 M to a whole new level.

The CLR X 650 M features an aggressive aero kit with new bumpers, aerodynamic side skirts, extended fender flares and a rear diffuser. The usual chrome seen on some of the BMW models is replaced with a black matte paint, including the front-grille. A massive rear spoiler comes to complete the aggressive look.

The LUMMA CLR X 650 M sits on a pair of 23-inch wheels that cover the high-performance Brembo brakes.

Read the rest of this entry »

“Rensson”? Yes, name doesn’t familiar and we haven’t seen any of their previous work, but an aggressive modded BMW X6 M bearing the Rensson brand was spotted in the old foggy London.

If the X6 M wasn’t aggressive enough for your own taste, the Rensson branded one takes it to a new level. At the front-end, the redesigned hood gets a couple of air inlets and probably not our most favorite feature, a front-bumper with LED lights built in. (Audi anyone? )

The exterior design seems and it is indeed broader than the standard model due to the flared arches. Larger wheels and tires are also available on the car. At the rear-end, the X6 M Rensson gets two large oval exhaust tips that are likely to sound a bit different from the factory installed exhaust.

Read the rest of this entry »

Hartge is the first tuner to come up with several upgrades for the new X6 M, BMW’s first all-wheel-drive M vehicle that launched earlier this year.

The first Hartge X6 M kit is a mild one, with the exterior design going through minor changes, but the now famous Hartge wheels and interior upgrades are available from the get-go.

The full list of upgrades is outlined below.

CAR BODY

– HARTGE set of emblems for bonnet and boot lid
–HARTGE insignia 140 x 16 mm
–HARTGE insignia, blue 140 x 32 mm

Read the rest of this entry »

Journalists across the world continue to review the first BMW xDrive M vehicle, X6 M. The 2010 BMW X6 M made its debut earlier this year at the New York Auto Show and it was put through heavy testing by a large group of journalists at the International Media Launch in Atlanta.

Opinions have been split, raving reviews from some, but negative feedback from others. Unexpected? Not totally, every single, non-classic BMW model has been through this purgatory and the X6 M makes no exception.

The Aussie fellows at CarAdvice took their turn behind the 555 horsepower M SAC and let’s see what they have to say.

Read the rest of this entry »

The new G-POWER equipment package for the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M is available! As soon as the two models based on the M-series have been delivered to its first customers, G-POWER already offers an entire refining kit for the BMW X5 M und X6 M an. Availability? Immediately!

Derived from the G-POWER Widebody-Kit TYPHOON, G-POWER presents an excitingly styled aerodynamics pack made of full carbon which renders 15 percent more cooling power to the 4.4l V8 BI-Turbo engine in the BMW X5 M and X6 M and therefore clears the way for increasing the basic performance by 45 hp to altogether 600 hp.

G-POWER X5 M and X6 M TYPHOON
600 hp / 441 KW at 6,000 r.p.m (+ 45 PS / 33 kW)
700 Nm from 2,300 r.p.m (+ 20 Nm)
V-max: more than 300 km/h
0-100 km/h: 4.5s
0-200 km/h: 16.2s
Aerodynamics pack TYPHOON S: from € 6,990 (net price)

Read the rest of this entry »

BMW X6 M reviews have began to appear weeks ago and we reported on several of them. So far the reviews have been fairly positive, with more journalists giving thumbs to this first all-wheel drive M, a vehicle that created controversy prior to its launch.

The UK based magazine, EVO, sat in the X6 M taking it for a ride and they begin with this question: Can a 547bhp M Division makeover turn the X6 into a more loveable car?

We’ll go ahead and take a look at their report….

“Let’s get the bad news over with first. This will leave plenty of space for the good news that must inevitably follow when you’re talking about a new BMW powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 with 547bhp and 502lb ft of torque and which accelerates to 62mph in 4.7sec and has a top speed of 171mph.

Read the rest of this entry »

We’re glad to see that some automobile magazines are starting to agree with us. Back in July when we drove the new BMW X6 M, our initial impression was extremely positive. Driving the car on a race track showed us what it can really do and those that compared it to the X6 xDrive50i, are far from the truth.

The X6 M is not a slightly upgrade over the 50i, but rather a fairly new vehicle, engineered by the talented people at Motorsport. While we didn’t have the possibility to time its 0-60mph performance, the fellows over at Straigthline are here to satisfy our curiosity.

In their track test, the BMW X6 M ran from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, but that’s not all, the overall handling and dynamics managed to leave a positive impression on them. Let’s see what they have to say:

Read the rest of this entry »

The “M Sports Activity twins”, BMW X5 M and X6 M, have recently started to arrive at U.S. dealerships and some lucky owners already entered into possession of the first all-wheel-drive M car ever built by BMW.

Since some of you might be reluctant to believe in the objectivity of the automobile magazines when it comes to these two controversial M models, we decided to go straight to a BMW owner that could share his personal opinion of the car. In this case, the BMW X6 M. SandmanTR from Xoutpost posted the following review:

“A bit of background history on me. When the X6 hit the market, I fell instantly in love with it. There was no question about it. But I do agree with most: You either love it or hate it.

As an X5 owner for quite some time, I was excited to see BMW create a coupe version of the SUV/SAV line so I was beside myself when BMW announced an ///M version for both of these great vehicles. We canceled our plans to order a MY2010 X6 and held on till someone (dealer) knew enough about the ///M version so we could place our order and start the waiting game for delivery.

Read the rest of this entry »