Official X5 ///M Press Release and Pics(updated post 51)

[Stevev]

I thought I woud share some pictures of the all new X5M and X6M...see the overview below.

BMW X6 M and BMW X5 M.
The Next Chapter in the Legendary History of BMW M.

The all-new BMW X6 M and BMW X5 M Make World Debuts in 2009

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 5, 2009... The modern, sustainable legacy of BMW M GmbH began in 1985 when engineers placed the snarling, race-bred inline-6 engine from the M1 supercar into the production BMW 5 Series sedan, reworked the suspension and brakes, and created the first M5. Through this industry-first combination of attributes, the M5 redefined the capabilities of a sedan with levels of power, precision, balance, and linear control never before imaginable. Since then, finding new ways to expand the boundaries of what is possible with existing BMW models has been the singular purpose of the craftsmen at BMW M. Now the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the remarkable performance, dynamic driving experience, athletic design, and premium quality of a BMW M product.

Both models are powered by a newly-developed 4.4-liter V8 M engine delivering 555 hp at 6,000 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque from 1500 to 5,650 rpm. This new M engine is the world's first with a pulse-tuned exhaust manifold encompassing both rows of cylinders combined with high-performance twin-scroll twin turbo technology.

For the X5 M and X6 M, engineers at BMW M pushed the capabilities of BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system and the Dynamic Performance Control system to manage the power and performance potential of these two new vehicles. The special M suspension includes Adaptive Drive and newly-developed Servotronic power steering. These features combine to push the limits of what was previously possible with a sports-oriented vehicle, and guarantee driving behavior characteristic of a BMW M product: incredible stability and precisely controlled steering qualities abound throughout the performance envelope.

[StanF18]

Originally Posted by JT///MC

Well, that's bc they don't have a clue. LOL. But seriously, 95% of p-car ppl are just trying to floss how money they have or spend. Only a small amount are true enthusaist who even care about how the car drives or even know how to drive them properly.

"True M enthusiasts" know the key to driving fast. What you have to do is push the pedal down the whole way, not just part way. This is also the real secret of NASCAR. More in this video:

Winning NASCAR Strategy - Cantoni.org

(sorry for the hijack, carry on)

[watrob]

Originally Posted by StanF18

"True M enthusiasts" know the key to driving fast. What you have to do is push the pedal down the whole way, not just part way. This is also the real secret of NASCAR. More in this video:

Winning NASCAR Strategy - Cantoni.org

(sorry for the hijack, carry on)

Link does not work, must be too quick!

[StanF18]

Originally Posted by watrob

Link does not work, must be too quick!

Works just fine, click on the "PLAY" button...

[watrob]

Originally Posted by StanF18

Works just fine, click on the "PLAY" button...

Members outside the States are denied access, we cannot watch it?

[X5 Meister]

Here you go.

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

Originally Posted by watrob

Members outside the States are denied access, we cannot watch it?

[watrob]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Here you go.

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

Got it! Thanks

[B-Line]

Originally Posted by StanF18

"True M enthusiasts" know the key to driving fast. What you have to do is push the pedal down the whole way, not just part way. This is also the real secret of NASCAR. More in this video:

Winning NASCAR Strategy - Cantoni.org

(sorry for the hijack, carry on)

LOL !

Left, then straight. Left, then straight...

[X5 Meister]

Originally Posted by watrob

Got it! Thanks

[LeMansX5]

From Auto Shanghai 2009, BMW Group Press Conference: Speech by Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing.

X5 M specific part of speech:


<snip> .......Ian Robertson: I promised you a second world premiere today – and here you have the BMW X5 M: Since this is an extremely sporty vehicle, we asked one of the world’s best drivers to take it out for a test drive.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in welcoming BMW Sauber Team driver Nick Heidfeld.

Nick, tell us what it feels like to drive the BMW X5 M.

Nick Heidfeld: I can definitely say that the BMW X5 M is an absolutely sporty vehicle.
This car is a lot of fun for a serious driver like me to handle. The BMW M engineers have really done an outstanding job.

The M TwinPower turbo engine is extremely impressive. Its 4.4 litre engine develops a maximum performance of 555 horsepower and maximum torque of 680 Newton metres. With that kind of performance it could definitely compete on the racetrack.

And speaking of racetrack: I wasn’t at all surprised to hear that the BMW X5 M matched the performance of the previous BMW M3 on the famous Northern Loop at the Nürburgring in Germany. In other words, this Sports Activity Vehicle boasts the same dynamic driving performance as a sports coupe. Supremely sporty – what else can I say?

Ian Robertson
Thanks a lot, Nick. It was a pleasure having you here today.

It’s great to hear a Formula 1 driver confirm that the BMW X5 M is racetrack-material. By the way, the M engineers also used the feedback they got from Nick Heidfeld to give the engine some additional fine-tuning.

Another just as perfectly executed and extremely sporty vehicle is the BMW X6 M which we are also presenting for the first time in Asia here today.

What makes M vehicles so fascinating?

It is the harmony of the overall concept. That means all components are perfectly aligned with one another.

An M vehicle is more than just the most powerful model in a series – and that is precisely what distinguishes our product offering from our competitors.

10 years ago, BMW’s X5 redefined the SUV segment by emerging as the first SAV, or Sports Activity Vehicle, on the market. Just in the first quarter of this year, BMW sold worldwide more X5 and X6 models than all of our direct competitors combined.

These new models, the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M display an agility not previously seen in this segment. You could say they are redefining the segment for high-performance SAVs.

These vehicles are not only setting the benchmark for emissions and fuel economy at that level of performance but are the most economical vehicles in their class.

BMW M also stands for innovation. New technologies ensure ideal development of the engine power in both the X5 M and the X6 M.