Almost 11 years ago, the first generation BMW X6 entered production, and was manufactured until 2014, when its successor arrived.
Closely related to the F15 X5, the sporty SUV is still being produced – but since its X5 sibling has recently been replaced, it, too, is in for a significant makeover.
Sharing most nuts and bolts with the new X5, the third-gen X6 is expected to debut next year. It will be followed by the most dynamic member of the series, the X6 M, which will bring the heat on the upcoming Audi RS Q8 and next Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Coupe.
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Spied testing at the Nurburgring recently, the all-new X6 M isn’t ready to shed its camo just yet. But that’s okay since, for the most part, we know what to expect: X4 and X5 design influences, combined with a specific M body kit, quad exhaust tips and larger wheels.
The new X6 M will be powered by the same V8 engine as the latest M5. In the super saloon, the twin-turbo 4.4-liter unit pumps out 600 PS (592 hp / 441 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, good enough for a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 3.4 seconds and, with the optional M Driver’s Package, a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph).
Rumor has it that BMW’s engineers have slightly tuned the V8 in the new X6 M, but the exact numbers remains unknown. Still, it could benefit from as much as 625 PS (617 hp / 460 kW), which is what the M5 Competition churns out.