Not exactly what you envision when you hear the word "hybrid" right? Apparently engineers at BMW beg to differ and they've certainly done so with their creation of the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
The new hybrid is powered by BMW's twin turbo V8 engine coupled with 2 electric motors. The added electric power hardly results in improved fuel economy with the combined city/highway mileage hitting 15.5mpg. Meanwhile, the non-hybrid X6 achieves an average of 18mpg by comparison and costs over $20,000 less. Hmmm... Do you think owners will drive the car the 60 years necessary to offset the price difference? Doubt it.
Worth the mention, the ActiveHybrid can run on electric power alone at speeds of up to 37mph.
Numbers?
Weight: 5,741 lbs.
Horsepower/Torque: 480hp/575ft-lbs. (combined system)
0-60: 5.3s
Top speed: 130mph (gov. limited)
EPA city/highway: 17/19mpg
Price: $89,775
-Nicho
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