BMW X6 Hybrid; 480 HP & 780Nm torque!

jkdas · 14th August 2009, 17:37

MW’s new ActiveHybrid X6 promises to be the world’s most powerful hybrid with 480 hp (358 kW) and 575 lb-ft of torque (780 N·m).

The ActiveHybrid X6 will hit 60 mph in just under 6 seconds all while providing a 20-percent fuel savings according to the EU test-cycle. The EU also gave it a CO2 rating of 231 g/km. EPA numbers aren’t yet available.

ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission developed in partnership with GM and then-DaimlerChrysler. Along with its 4.4 liter overcharged gasoline V8 engine, the X6 includes two electric synchronous engines that get 91 hp (68 kW) and 86 hp (64 kW), respectively.

BMW’s Hybrid X6 Saves 20% On Fuel And Gets 480 HP : Gas 2.0

srishiva · 14th August 2009, 17:56

Any particular reason for limiting the top speed to 130 mph?

I am perplexed to see europeans moving towards gasoline hybrids when they can have lesser priced, high torque and fuel efficient diesels.

avishar · 14th August 2009, 18:25

Its the IN thing to be green.So what if there are two polluting factories to produce 2 powertrains,who cares as long as its green

srishiva · 14th August 2009, 18:29

With the high price that they command, they could have hybridised a diesel for trying out. People buying these cars wouldn't have cared.

14th August 2009, 17:37	#1
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	BMW X6 Hybrid; 480 HP & 780Nm torque! MW’s new ActiveHybrid X6 promises to be the world’s most powerful hybrid with 480 hp (358 kW) and 575 lb-ft of torque (780 N·m). The ActiveHybrid X6 will hit 60 mph in just under 6 seconds all while providing a 20-percent fuel savings according to the EU test-cycle. The EU also gave it a CO2 rating of 231 g/km. EPA numbers aren’t yet available. ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission developed in partnership with GM and then-DaimlerChrysler. Along with its 4.4 liter overcharged gasoline V8 engine, the X6 includes two electric synchronous engines that get 91 hp (68 kW) and 86 hp (64 kW), respectively. BMW’s Hybrid X6 Saves 20% On Fuel And Gets 480 HP : Gas 2.0
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Any particular reason for limiting the top speed to 130 mph? I am perplexed to see europeans moving towards gasoline hybrids when they can have lesser priced, high torque and fuel efficient diesels.
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14th August 2009, 18:25	#3
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,904 Thanked: 4,203 Times	Its the IN thing to be green.So what if there are two polluting factories to produce 2 powertrains,who cares as long as its green
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14th August 2009, 18:29	#4
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	With the high price that they command, they could have hybridised a diesel for trying out. People buying these cars wouldn't have cared.
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