Spied: New BMW X5M and X6M spotted in India

Team OD Updated: July 15, 2015, 11:52 PM IST

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The BMW X6M and BMW X5M were recently spotted in Chennai ahead of the X6's India launch on July 23. Both these cars will share a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 575PS and 750Nm of torque. This engine will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which will drive all four wheels through BMW's xDrive system.

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The two newest creations of BMW's M division will sport a more aggressive looking body kit, an M steering wheel and other M-specific features seen on their other cars. It will also get BMW's iDrive infotainment system with a head-up display as standard.

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The BMW X5M and X6M will be sold as completely built units in India and will be competing with the Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Range Rover SVR.

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Displacement
2998cc
Transmission
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Max Power(ps)
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Max Torque(Nm)
450
Mileage
11.24 Kmpl
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Displacement
2998cc
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340
Max Torque(Nm)
450
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Displacement
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Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
340
Max Torque(Nm)
770
Mileage
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