No X-drive F10?
11-24-2009, 04:31 AM
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Did I miss reading it or is there no X-drive F10?
11-24-2009, 06:37 AM
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Good catch...I didn't notice the lack of "X-drive" information in all the many documents released yesterday...
Although I'm surprised about it, I'm thinking that they aren't offering an X-drive right away but will likely offer one in some specific production month or maybe in the second model year. I think they did the same thing with the new 7 series. (They now offer it with X-drive but didn't when if first came out).
Although I'm surprised about it, I'm thinking that they aren't offering an X-drive right away but will likely offer one in some specific production month or maybe in the second model year. I think they did the same thing with the new 7 series. (They now offer it with X-drive but didn't when if first came out).
11-24-2009, 07:42 AM
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The X-drive version of the 7-Series was just recently announced, so I see no reason why they would have excluded the 5-Series from this development. After all, they're based on the same platform and it's an established market. I'm sure it will come out in a couple of months along with the other variants.
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BMW 7 SERIES XDRIVE MODELS TO DEBUT THIS FALL.
01.07.2009 Press Release
Enhanced xDrive All-Wheel Drive System Available for the First Time on BMW?s Range-Topping Sedan.
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey ? July 1, 2009? In the continuing development of BMW?s flagship 7 Series line, BMW today announced xDrive all-wheel drive versions of the 750i and 750Li. When combined with the previously announced V12-powered 760Li, the 7 Series range grows to five variants for model year 2010.
BMW?s acclaimed xDrive all-wheel drive system has been enhanced for these new models to ensure that the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive set a new benchmark for handling characteristics among all-wheel drive sedans. BMW?s Integrated Chassis Management, using the remarkable speed of its FlexRay on-board network and the quick-responding xDrive hardware, is able to identify and limit understeer by shifting torque rearward (up to 80% to the rear axle) while preserving the stability for which xDrive has been so widely recognized.
As a second step, the Integrated Chassis Management system can then apply a precise combination of throttle and individual rear-corner braking in order to maintain perfectly neutral handling in a corner - regardless of road surface conditions.
These key enhancements to xDrive ensure that the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive will be two of the most nimble all-wheel drive sedans available in any vehicle segment.
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BMW 7 SERIES XDRIVE MODELS TO DEBUT THIS FALL.
01.07.2009 Press Release
Enhanced xDrive All-Wheel Drive System Available for the First Time on BMW?s Range-Topping Sedan.
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey ? July 1, 2009? In the continuing development of BMW?s flagship 7 Series line, BMW today announced xDrive all-wheel drive versions of the 750i and 750Li. When combined with the previously announced V12-powered 760Li, the 7 Series range grows to five variants for model year 2010.
BMW?s acclaimed xDrive all-wheel drive system has been enhanced for these new models to ensure that the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive set a new benchmark for handling characteristics among all-wheel drive sedans. BMW?s Integrated Chassis Management, using the remarkable speed of its FlexRay on-board network and the quick-responding xDrive hardware, is able to identify and limit understeer by shifting torque rearward (up to 80% to the rear axle) while preserving the stability for which xDrive has been so widely recognized.
As a second step, the Integrated Chassis Management system can then apply a precise combination of throttle and individual rear-corner braking in order to maintain perfectly neutral handling in a corner - regardless of road surface conditions.
These key enhancements to xDrive ensure that the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive will be two of the most nimble all-wheel drive sedans available in any vehicle segment.
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Originally Posted by 06530-6M' post='1061614' date='Nov 24 2009, 11:42 AM
The X-drive version of the 7-Series was just recently announced, so I see no reason why they would have excluded the 5-Series from this development. After all, they're based on the same platform and it's an established market. I'm sure it will come out in a couple of months along with the other variants.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1061559' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:37 AM
Good catch...I didn't notice the lack of "X-drive" information in all the many documents released yesterday...
Although I'm surprised about it, I'm thinking that they aren't offering an X-drive right away but will likely offer one in some specific production month or maybe in the second model year. I think they did the same thing with the new 7 series. (They now offer it with X-drive but didn't when if first came out).
Although I'm surprised about it, I'm thinking that they aren't offering an X-drive right away but will likely offer one in some specific production month or maybe in the second model year. I think they did the same thing with the new 7 series. (They now offer it with X-drive but didn't when if first came out).
Could be production capabilities to blame, or it could be a rush to produce the better selling model (RWD versions).
11-24-2009, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NYC530XI' post='1061618' date='Nov 24 2009, 11:45 AM
Could be production capabilities to blame, or it could be a rush to produce the better selling model (RWD versions).
11-24-2009, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1061628' date='Nov 24 2009, 11:52 AM
But in the USA, maybe I'm wrong but doesn't it seem like there are more X-drive models out there than RWD ones? (Maybe it's just in my part of the country...)
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Erm ... yes, it might have something to do with your northeast, snow-bound, wintry residence ...
Try to find one south of the Mason Dixie line. It's rare to see the Audi Quattro models here as well. I know, I used to have one and that's only because I bought it while in Colorado for school.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1061628' date='Nov 24 2009, 11:52 AM
But in the USA, maybe I'm wrong but doesn't it seem like there are more X-drive models out there than RWD ones? (Maybe it's just in my part of the country...)
My experience with MB came when my brother went for the new E-class a couple of months back, and the salesman said they would only have RWD models for at least the first 2 months (we live in NYC, he wanted 4matic). Those two reasons I said before is what the Manager of the dealer speculated was the cause of not releasing the AWD models in tandem. He didn't even know the real reason.
I wonder if anyone has the actual numbers of E60 sales between XI and I models in the US?
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Originally Posted by seventhirteen' post='1061503' date='Nov 24 2009, 08:31 AM
Did I miss reading it or is there no X-drive F10?
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11-24-2009, 12:23 PM
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Hey guys, hold your horses.
The car was pre-introduced yesterday!!!
xDrives and new engines will be available in do time.
The car can be ordered now, but the deliveries will not start before next spring.
The car was pre-introduced yesterday!!!
xDrives and new engines will be available in do time.
The car can be ordered now, but the deliveries will not start before next spring.