The BMW X6 might have received a mixed reaction when
it was first launched due to its unusual styling, but it created the coupe SUV
niche and it definitely is here to stay. Thus, an increasing number of tuning
companies continue to roll out different aftermarket upgrades for the Bavarian
SUV, and Fostla is one of them.
When it arrived at the Hannover-based tuner, this X6
M50d was already wearing some parts signed by Hamann. However, Fosta believed
that it would look better with a black chrome full vinyl wrap, black brushed
roof, side mirror casings, door handles, and rear diffuser.
The unique exterior was complemented by a set of
special wheels. Called Hamann Anniversary Evo II Black Line, they measure
10.5x-22-inch on the front and 12×22-inch on the rear axle and are wrapped in
295/30 and 335/25 tires respectively. The wheel package also includes spacer
discs, and, according to Fostla, works best with a set of lowering springs.
Being an M50D means that this BMW X6 was already
packing 381 PS and 740 Nm of torque from the 3.0-liter
tri-turbo six-cylinder diesel engine. That’s enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint made in a very respectable 5.2 sec despite a total weight of 2,260 kg.
Nevertheless, with a PP-Performance Stage 1 power
upgrade, along with a high-performance air filter, the unit now pushes out
443 PS and 845 Nm of torque. However, this upgrade doesn’t
come cheap, as it costs around € 19,000 (US$ 23,478), or the equivalent of
a new VW Golf in Germany.
