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01-25-2012, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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![]() ![]() Official: Opening BMW M Performance Automobiles Lineup Revealed: M550d, X5 / X6 M50d ![]() Munich. With its BMW M Performance Automobiles, BMW M GmbH is adding four newly developed models to its product range. These cars come with a significant boost in performance and hallmark M precision in the interplay of the powertrain, chassis and aerodynamics – coupled with unrestricted everyday utility and high levels of efficiency. The BMW M550d xDrive, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d models will have their world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (8 – 18 March 2012). The market launch of the BMW M Performance Automobiles starts just a few weeks later. The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring models will be available in German showrooms from 12 May 2012, with the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d following on 16 June 2012. Below are the selling prices of the BMW M Performance Automobiles in Germany, including VAT (19%): BMW M550d xDrive - 80,800 EUR BMW M550d xDrive Touring - 83,750 EUR BMW X5 M50d - 82,300 EUR BMW X6 M50d - 85,800 EUR The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring models will be built at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, which also manufactures the other models of the BMW 5 Series range, the BMW 6 Series models and the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans. The BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d will be produced at BMW Plant Spartanburg in the USA, the competence centre for BMW X models within the BMW Group’s global production network. At a glance:
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...and so it begins today with these pics. Very nice, particularly the M550d which I really like. It needs to be named something else though. Without an "M". It has M credentials but it's not an M.
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It seems like BMW wants to fill every void in between each of their lineups/cars/models. It is what it is, it'll take some time to get used to the name.
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Love the idea, but adding an M logo to the beginning of the model designation? Seems out of touch with the audience. It's something we've all made fun of people for doing for decades.
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THe engineers can ad as many turbos as they want, the sound of these engines will still be sh.... And....let's be honest, he who can afford an 80K+ car will be able to pay the price for a few litters more in terms of consumption....and get the sound on top. And useless to talk about emission standards.....this is all just holly sh....something invented but the politicians to make people believe that diesel engines are cleaner than gas engines......hahaha! |
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X6 LCI it's about time. Looks good.
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what the hell is this bullshit....what about the people that drop a shit load more money for a legit M car....x6m..x5m..?!
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If BMW is not careful they're gonna run out of the alphabet. I don't care about the rest of the letters. Just stop using M. Or just use it where appropriate.
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So awesome!!! The Wheels they are using have an R8 style to them! So amazing!!!
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I guess that M was feeling lonely. So the transformation of the M brand to join the AMG and S/RS club is well under way.
I honestly do not see anything from an engineering standpoint that would justify an M letter. However, BMW can charge a lot more for "M Performance" than for ZMP and ZSP put together. Milk it. Meanwhile I just saw my neighbor cruse in the unreleased M 335is. LOL. Let the argument begin about what a real M is. |
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Nothing says "M" better than turbos, diesel engines, AWD, and automatic transmissions!
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