At the Detroit show, BMW has confirmed 2009 production of the hybrid versions of the X6 and 7 series, previously seen as prototypes at Frankfurt in 2007 in the form of the X6 ActiveHybrid and in Paris in 2008 as the Series 7 ActiveHybrid.

The engine used on the 7 Series is the new V8, 4.4 litre twin turbo petrol at 407hp, matched with a 20hp electric engine and 210Nm of torque. This will contribute to a 20 percent reduction in consumption, together with energy saved while stopped and other aspects from the Efficient Dynamics system.

The X6 is, generically speaking, a v8 petrol unit with ActiveHybrid Dual Mode, which in concept stage currently includes two driving modes: one for city driving and the other for high speed touring. It seems realistic to expect a debut at Frankfurt later this year.

Source | Bmwblog

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