BMW X5 M and X6 M revealed ahead of official debut

Ahead of their debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW's new X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs have officially seen the light of the day.Based on the latest X5 and X6 regular counterparts, the current Duo now offers more power, extra gear and a host of other tech improvements.

The performance DUO gets its power from a lifted version of the familiar twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8, here at 575-BHP and 750Nm of peak torque, around 20bhp and 70Nm of torque over its predecessor..Both models come with an eight-speed stage transmission common to Drivelogic, which takes them from a standstill to 100km/h flat in 4.2 seconds.BMW's XDrive all-wheel drive comes standard with DUO "standard", but has rear-biased torque as unique as these M variants. The system employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch to allow for the drive between the front and rear axles Fully variable distribution, from 100% in the rear to 100% in the front.

M-Engineers also worked on the suspension setup.The DUO features a revised upper tip that results in enhanced cornering as well as optimized open corner progression, as well as a steering pivot shaft to aid bevel agility.The coils are also stiffer than before, resulting in a 10mm drop in ride height.While the self-levelling air suspension is responsible for the rear.Yes, don't forget, all of this is adjustable, with Comfort, Sport and Sport+ options.

The SUV rides on 21-inch light alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, measuring 285/35 front and 325/30 rear.The brakes are steel discs with massive six-piston calipers, single-piston groups above and in the rear.There are also two new and exclusive paint options - Long Beach Blue Metallic and Donington Gray Metallic.