It has been almost half a year since the world was introduced to the bmw xmthe first model made by the division motorsport of the German brand from the mythical M1and that marked the arrival of said area to the world of SUVs.
At that time, bmw He stressed that his brand new vehicle was going to add an entry hybrid variant soon and another more powerful one called Label Red. Well, it turns out that it was the turn to meet her, in what is the Most powerful BMW M ever.
BMW XM Label Red: Aesthetics
Before delving into the engine, it is worth mentioning the novelties that the XM Label Red presents in its abroad. From what the brand says, the images unveiled are of the XM Label Red Limitedrelease edition of the version, and which is distinguished by certain details in metallic red present in the outline of the grill, in the XM logo (seen both on the grill and on the tailgate), on the relief of the windows and on the rear bumper, which contrast with the matt black of the rest of the bodywork.
He inside of the XM Label Red Limited accompanies abroad, with the black as the protagonist, although several are added chrome details (on the dashboard and storm doors, for example), in addition to some in red (on leather seats and dashboard seams).
A detail that the special edition will bring is the inscription located below the multimedia screen, where the issue number in question is specified.
BMW XM Label Red: Mechanics
As we told you at the beginning of the note, the highlights of this BMW XM Label Red It’s your drive system.
To the plug-in hybrid of the base variant (a pioneer in BMW M), it was boosted in such a way that its original 644 Hp and 590 lb-ft became 748 Hp and 738 lb-ft.
The hybrid set is composed of:
4.4L Twin Turbo V8 Engine
- 585 Hp @ 5,600 rpm (+102 Hp over XM)
- 553 lb-ft from 1,800 rpm
- It incorporated crossover exhaust manifold, reinforced crankshaft, turbo with electronically controlled wastegate and improvements in the oil supply.
- According to BMW, the latest developments gave it a faster power delivery, more efficient and anti-pollution
Electric motor
- 197 Hp/145 kW and 207 lb-ft (similar to XM)
- Torque increases to a maximum of 332 lb-ft when the motor is mated to the box
- Integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox
As a result, the BMW XM Label Red accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (0.5 s faster than the XM) and reaches a limited top speed of 250km/h. For those who want more, BMW offers the kit M Driver’swhich raises the velocity to 290km/h. The traction? Comprehensive.
BMW XM Label Red: Production
He BMW XM Label Red will be formally launched in the next Shanghai Auto Show (April 18 to 27), taking into account that China is one of the markets to which BMW wants to make a good footing with the brand new version, along with USA and Middle East.
The production of the XM Label Red will take place from August of this year, in the plant that the BMW Group owns in Spartanburg, USA. For its part, the special edition Label Red Limited it will be barely 500 units.
