2011 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe

BMW | Indonesia Car | April 23, 2011 6:59 pm

The 2011 BMW X6 is the top of the line and the newest BMW X series available in Indonesia. The car which is classified as the world first Sports Activity Coupe has a look that definitely luxurious and athletic. So what sets BMW X6 apart from other BMW X series? Well, for one thing, the rest of the X series are called Sports Activity Vehicle instead and not a coupe.

The 2011 BMW X6 is not for the faint hearted

If owning a BMW setting you apart from other high end cars owner then owning a 2011 BMW X6 really put you miles ahead of those other drivers, sometimes literally.

The 2011 BMW X6 is available in two version the 4.4 liter xDrive50i and the 3 liter xDrive35i. Both are powered by a V8 gasoline engine. The High Precision Injection and Twin Turbo Technology allow the power of 407 hp that can reach from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds with the top speed set at 250 km/h for the xDrive50i and 306 hp that can reach from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds with the top speed set at 250 km/h for the xDrive35i.

All of those powers coupled with a massive over 2 tons of curb weight of course take a heavy toll on the fuel consumption which is a humbling 5.6 liter/ km for city drive and 10.5 liter/km for highway drive with CO2 emissions of 299 g/km for the xDrive50i and 6.7 liter/ km for city drive and 11.6 liter/km for highway drive with CO2 emissions of 262 g/km for the xDrive35i.

The V8 engine equipped with an exhaust superchargers fitted centrally in the V of the cylinder banks. This has cause the engine to be much lighter as well as reducing pressure loss between intake and exhaust. The High Precision Injection technique is employed to make the combustion process more efficient by having a direct injection system.

The V8 engine equipped with an exhaust superchargers

The 2011 BMW X6 dimension is 4,877 mm long, 1,983 mm wide and 2,195 mm tall. The wheel is 255/50 R 19 RSC with 9J x 19 light alloy rims. These tires also has reduced rolling resistance and coupled with drive train modification as well as air vent control have managed to increase the 2011 BMW X6 fuel efficiency by 1 liter less compare to its predecessor while going one second faster in a 0 to 100 km/h sprint.

True to its luxury nature, the 2011 BMW X6 offers plenty of opportunities for interior personalization from technical Aluminum, finely brushed lengthwise through sporty Aluminum Flywheel black to modern Fine-wood trim bamboo grain dark. The six-speed Sport-Automatic transmission has extra shift paddles on the steering wheel with the option to change to manual mode with a push of a button.

True to its luxury nature, the 2011 BMW X6 offers plenty of opportunities for interior personalization

Inside the 2011 BMW X6, the optional 4-zone Automatic Climate Control offers each occupant tailor-made air conditioning. With the aid of extra vents and an extra fan, even rear-seat passengers can enjoy their own individual climates. And speaking of rear-seat passenger which where the Indonesian owner of BMW X6 will undoubtedly sit, the 2011 BMW X6 offers an optional entertainment system which includes a generous 8-inch color monitor on the centre console, a DVD player for audio, video or photo discs, a wireless remote, and a socket for normal or infrared headphones.

So how much will this baby set you back? The current price for 2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i is just over Rp 2 billion while the 2011 BMW X6 xDrive35i Rp 1,659,000,000. The 2011 BMW X6 is not for the faint hearted or pocket for that matter.