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First Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Image by Richard Newton.

First Drive: BMW ActiveHybrid X6
BMW's hybrid X6 adds economy and power but sends out mixed messages.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 146
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.6

Urban mpg: 26.2
Extra urban mpg: 30.1
Combined mpg: 28.5
CO2 (g/km): 231


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4877
Height (mm): 1697
Width (mm): 1983
Wheelbase (mm): 2933
Front track (mm): 1644
Rear track (mm): 1706
Cargo volume (litres): 470
Gross weight (kg): 3025
Kerb weight (kg): 2450
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2000
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 85


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front. Two synchronous motors. Figures are for total possible.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4395
Compression ratio: 10.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 88.30 x 89.00
Max. power (bhp): 479
Max. torque (lb.ft): 575

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive (xDrive).


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double track arm axle.

Rear: Integral-IV axle in lightweight steel, air suspension with automatic self-levelling.

Steering: Electric power assisted rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.80

Brakes: Single piston swing calliper ventilated disc brakes all round. Front: 385 x 35mm. Rear: 345 x 24mm. DSC includes ABS, ASC, ADB-X, DTC, CBC, DBC, HDC, etc.).

Wheels: 9J x 19-inch alloys.

Tyres: 255/50 R19 107WXL RSC.







 

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