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2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe
BMW has released more information and photographs of the updated 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe which arrives in US BMW Centers this spring. BMW is calling the X6 a Sports Activity Coupe, if you around in the 1970's you will call it a fastback. 
For the 2013 the BMW X6 will again be offered in two models in the US, the X6 xDrive50i which features BMW’s 4.4-liter 400 hp TwinPower Turbo V8 and the X6 xDrive35i with BMW’s award-winning 300 hp TwinPower Turbo inline-6. Both are mated to BMW’s 8-speed automatic transmission.
Outside, the standard fog lights are now set in matt finish surrounds in the upper area of the outer air inlets. Their higher and more lateral position is meant emphasizes the width of the vehicle. The three-dimensional modeling of the frame and newly designed bars, angled in the lower section, make the BMW kidney grille stand out in the vehicle’s front end. The angle of the grille bars is flush with the bottom of the headlamp units creating an additional horizontal line.
As an alternative to the standard Xenon headlights, the new BMW X6 is the first vehicle in its segment to be available with adaptive LED headlights. The three-dimensionally shaped luminous rings of the adaptive LED headlights are leveled off both at the top and bottom and are overlaid at the upper edge by an LED-fed accent light. The light sources for low and high beam light are LED units positioned on a horizontal bar at its center, feeding their light into the reflectors in front. 
With its newly designed taillights with LED technology, the rear of the new BMW X6 also features more intense styling. The taillights are now two LED-fed light banks which create the brand's hallmark night design as a glowing light mass. They are horizontally aligned and stretch far out to the sides to emphasizes both the width of the vehicle and the flowing transition between the rear quarter and the tail-end.
New paint finishes for the new BMW X6 consists of two non-metallic and nine metallic colors, including Marrakesh Brown metallic, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic. The standard equipment range of the new BMW X6 also includes a new 19-inch light alloy wheel style for the X6 xDrive50i.
The standard Nevada leather upholstery is now also available in Vermilion Red. Also available is a new Nappa Leather upholstery in Ivory White. The new BMW X6 comes standard as a four-seat model. A three-seat rear bench is available as an option. The luggage compartment volume of the Sports Activity Coupe is 25.6 cubic feet (570 liters) and can be extended to up to nearly 60 cu.-ft. (1,450 liters) by folding down the rear backrests.
As an additional option, the M Performance Package is available in the US. This equipment package includes an engine upgrade of 15hp and 30 lb-ft of torque on the X6 xDrive35i giving it 315 hp and 330 lb-ft. The increase is 40 hp and 30 lb-ft of torque on the X6 xDrive50i for total peak output of 440 hp and 480 lb-ft. In addition, the M Performance Package includes 20-inch light alloy wheels, black chrome exhaust tips, stainless steel pedals, M foot rest and door sills, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner, and optional Carbon Black metallic paint.
If you want more performance an additional product offer from BMW M GmbH, the specialists for high-performance sports cars, is the BMW X6M with its V8 engine delivering 555 bhp which also benefits from refinements in design and equipment. The BMW X6 M is fitted with a 6-speed
M Sport automatic transmission and features separately developed suspension technology.
The 2013 BMW X6 arrives in US showrooms in the spring of 2012. No word on pricing.
01/25/12
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