2011 BMW X6 offers new engine, transmission systems and more...

Hendrick Motors BMW, your friendly BMW car dealer in Hickory, North Carolina, is proud to present the 2011 BMW X6, the brawny Sports Activity Coupe with four doors, a new V-8 twin turbocharged engine mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s acclaimed xDrive. Available in two well equipped X6 xDrive35i and X6 xDrive50i trims, the 2011 X6 blends the lively attributes and style of a coupe with the versatility of an SUV.
The BMW X6 offers improved performance and efficiency thanks to the new engines. The X6 xDrive35i derives power from a new 300-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine and the X6 xDrive50i has a twin-turbo V8 powerplant rated at 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. These direct fuel injection drivetrains are mated to a new, quick eight-speed Sport automatic transmission with Steptronic manual shift mode and steering wheel paddles. The engines have also received Brake Energy Regeneration.
The X6 xDrive 35i reaches 60 mph from zero in just 6.3 seconds while the X6 xDrive50i touches this mark in 5.2 seconds. The former delivers an EPA estimated 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway/ 19 mpg combined mileage while the latter yields 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway/16 mpg combined. The fuel economy sees an increase of 12 and 6 per cent increase over the previous models respectively. BMW’s eminent and exclusive Dynamic Control blending with the xDrive allows new directional stability and precision under all conditions varying drive force between the two rears improving control and pulling force on different surfaces. What’s more? With 25.6 cubic feet of trunk storage and a massive 59.7 cubic feet of seat-down storage, the 2011 X6 boasts incredible room.
Coming to finer details, the X6 x35i is equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, power liftgate, bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, automatic climate control, leather upholstery and HD radio while the xDrive50i comes with 20-inch alloy wheels and a voice-activated hard drive-based navigation system, including 12 gigabytes of dedicated media storage and DVD video capability (optional on the xDrive35i). Further, BMW has packed the X6 with modern safety and security features Dynamic Stability Control, rear view camera, run-flat tires and BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology. This is just a glimpse of this model. Come and explore this bright BMW car anytime at Hendrick Motors BMW North Carolina showroom anytime and drive it home with a special offer!