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BMW M Cars: No More High Revving Naturally-Aspired Engines

January 7th, 2009 Posted in BMW M Cars, BMW X6 xDrive M, Engine

Amid the tougher emission standards set by the international community and the stiffer budget constraints, BMW decides to drop the high revving power plant of its M cars and switch to direct injection turbocharged engines.

The move will make a big character difference in the M cars known for their high performance, dependability, functionality, and their high revving race car like engines.

The X6 xDrive M will be the first BMW car to have the transformation as it enters the market June 2009. The X6 is designed to test the waters with rivals Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG and the Porsche Cayenne GTS. The X6 will sport the twin turbocharged V8 engine. This power plant will also be the heart and soul of the M5 set for release come 2010.

The new engine for the X6 will still be able to give what the car and the rider needs according to BMW officials. The M-powered X6 will be able to blaze from 0 to 60 mph in as short as 5 seconds. The top speed is expected at 155 mph.

The makeover for the M cars is not a downgrade but will just mean better consumption and lower emission.

Some car enthusiasts see the BMW move to pave the way for the appreciation of the past M cars. A lot are also anxious if the new engine will be able to match the gut wrenching performance of the naturally aspirated BMWs.

Rival Mercedes-Benz has also plans to turbocharge their V8 6.2L engine to be use for their 2010 directly injection engines.