2009 BMW X6 M Sneak Preview

BMW has released a teaser video which gives us our best glimpse yet of the upcoming BMW X6 M. Bernd Limmer from M GmbH is shown demonstrating a prototype model while going over some features of the car.

While specifics are not divulged, enough is shown and discussed to make it worth the watch, especially if manic SUVs are your thing.

More power will be on tap from the twin-turbo V8 engine and the xDrive all-wheel-drive system has been re-calibrated for greater RWD bias and to reduce understeer inherent in vehicles of this bulk. It looks like a pretty smooth ride inside, which is impressive given this all takes place on a race-track, and though muted, the engine note translates fairly well.

While the idea of a 'chubby' SUV on the track is not the stuff dreams are made of, the footage is good enough to wish we were at the wheel. Check it out below.