BMW iX M60
The iX M60 has a lot riding on it to live up to its moniker because it is safe to believe that the letters I, X, and M are the most important in the alphabet of BMW. The design and powertrain of the electric mastodont are distinct from those of every other M Performance model that came before it. Everyone can agree that it is remarkably quick for such a large, heavy SUV, regardless of how it appears.
According to BMW's specifications, the iX M60 accelerates from a stop to 62 mph (100 km/h) in approximately 3.8 seconds. That fits rather well, as evidenced by a recent Autobahn video showing the zero-emissions behemoth finishing the sprint in exactly 3.86 seconds. The electric luxobarge completed the quarter mile in a commendable 11.85 seconds during this top speed run on an open portion of the German highway.
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| BMW iX M60 |
The driver of the iX M60 accelerated the car from 62 to 124 mph (100 to 200 km/h) in just under 10 seconds before reaching the electronic top speed limiter of 155 mph (250 km/h). That's not bad for a big SUV that weights 2,584 kg without a driver in the driver's seat. It proves that a true performance car with a significantly smaller and lighter body has a lot of potential. Even if the Vision M NEXT plug-in hybrid was scrapped, it will eventually arrive.
BMW will continue to release sporty EVs; the i7 M70 will have 660 horsepower, which is around 40 more than the iX M60. No information has been released regarding torque, but given that the SUV offers 1,100 Nm when launch control is engaged, anticipate a four-digit amount as well. Considering that the standard i7 has a Cd of 0.24, it will also have a substantially lower drag coefficient than the M Performance iX's 0.26.
While some are quick to criticise BMW for choosing electrified SUVs and sedans over a sports vehicle, we prefer to view the positive side of things and consider the several inline-six and V8 M models that are now available.
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