BMW UNLEASHES NEW X6 SPORTS ACTIVITY COUPE

February 1, 2008 9:41 AM AWDT

In a similar vein to the Porsche Cayenne, but with distinctive BMW styling cues, the new premium AWD coupe will be powered by an advanced 300kW twin turbo V8 petrol engine.

Known as the X6 xDrive50i it will have a 4.4-litre capacity and produce a massive 600 Nm of torque!It is the most powerful engine yet seen in a BMW X model. The BMW X6 comes as standard with BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive technology and is the first vehicle in the world to offer Dynamic Performance Control for unique agility, tracking stability, precision and traction in all conditions. The vehicle will be available later this year.