New BMW XM Driven What were M Thinking

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This video is sponsored by Ridge! Go to https://www.ridge.com/rbr and save up to 10% OFF, or use code RBR ! • The last PURE #bmwm model, was the legendary M1. Wedge shaped sports car, focusing on the sporting heritage of #BMW M. #THEXM, is the first purely BMW M model since that cat. Born solely in Munich, with no standard BMW version, it’s a really strange car to make M only… Being a huge luxury SUV, that’s seemingly much slower than the X5M. • This is also the first Hybrid M car, so BMW link the car to their BMW Hybrid V8 race car - but we all know it was an inevitable move, given the industry, and where AMG and Porsche have gone with their hybrids. • So the XM features V8 Hybrid Power, and it’s important because something like this may end up in the next M5! • The system consists of an updated 4.4 V8 engine with 489HP, and a battery powering the Electric motor adding 197HP - so a total output of 653BHP, and 800nm. • The tech is the latest 5th Gen BMW Hybrid tech - like new IX and i7 etc, and pairs the V8 with a Permanently excited synchronous motor inserted inside the 8 Speed - BMW M developed an extra pre gearing stage between the two, allowing the unit to give much more power in a much smaller unit - impressive! The 25.7 kw battery is good for over 50 miles of sole electric drive too, but takes 4 hours to charge at 7kw. • All the power goes to the M xDrive which sprints at a sluggish 4.3 Seconds - since this car is well over 300kg heavier than the X5M! Some we will discuss, and something the XM red label may fix… 🌶️ • Suspension features Active engine mounts, and the M adaptive pro set up with electronic dampers and anti roll system. And finally, Rear wheel steering which they call “integral active steering”. • Inside features the super looking “M Lounge” - a bespoke rear seat arrangement with back tests that extend to the side, and a closed roof with lighting animations. • If you spec it right, you’ll get Vintage leathers and materials, and it all looks rather special. • Hans Zimmer Iconic Sounds add to the V8 sound when forcing hybrid, and the rest of the front is very reminiscent of the X5 and X6. • Topping the range will be the BMW XM LABEL RED - the most powerful BMW M model ever made at 748 hp and 1,000 Nm. Again, a strange proposition. • But this car really confuses me: why is a pure M car looking to be the slowest and least dynamic of the range? Are they aiming for G Wagon and Urus? Can it ever hope to achieve that level of heritage and lifestyle appeal? Let’s try and answer some of these questions! • • Up next on on RBR is the new Mercedes E Class Unveil, and then a surprise video at Top Gear! Subscribe to support us and see them first. :) • Follow us: • Raz - / rokenr • - / rokenr • Jamie - / shotbyjamieb • RBR - / removebeforerace • CREDITS: • Love my special effects?! • You can use some of them too!! Head over to Production Crate, my only resource for video VFX! Link below: • https://productioncrate.grsm.io/rbr • Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com • Dj Quads - Game Time NBA2k17 • • Driving disclaimer: • Please note all driving shots have been filmed either by professionals in a safe environment, or sped up for dramatic effect, or on closed roads. Please drive safely!

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