Archive for August, 2009

BMW X6 Activehybrid Formally Exposed

15 August 2009 | 1 Comment » | Jeroen

BMW has formally revealed their new X6 Active Hybrid. Provided with a 400 hp 4.4-liter double-turbocharged V8 engine and deuce electric synchronic motors having being rated at 91 hp and 86 hp, the X6 Active Hybrid will have a joint highest output of 480 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque. This exceptional gear train changes the X6 Hybrid to speed up from 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds, before attaining a determined top speed of 130 mph. More significantly, the hybrid provides a 20% enhancement in standard fuel consumption according to EU testing and a CO2 expelling rating of 231 grams per kilometer.

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BMW: 2 more 1-Series and revised 6-Series

15 August 2009 | No Comments » | Jeroen

BMW has appended 2 two more 1-Series Coupe versions to the array and will retool its 6-Series make exactly by September. 1-Series vehicle range will have 118d and a 120i as its additions.
The 118d is to be powered by a 4-cylinder 141bhp ordinary-rail diesel engine returning a joint fuel expenditure of 62.8mpg and giving off 119g/km of CO2. It is competent of reaching 130mph from 0-62mph in 9.0sec. Costs are to start from £20,500 for the ES model, increasing to £23,375 for the M Sport.

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