2011Perfomance New BMW-X3
The new X3 will be exclusively four wheel drive, and the entry-level 181bhp, 2.0-litre manual X3 xDrive20d will offer combined economy of 50.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 149g/km. BMW will also introduce the new X3 with a 302bhp, 3.0-litre, turbocharged straight six petrol in the range topper, the X3 xDrive35i. The diesel will come standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional ZF-engineered eight-speed automatic. The 3.0 turbo xDrive35i will get the auto as standard, allowing it to hit 62mph in 5.7sec and a 152mph top speed. It will also return a claimed 32.1mpg and emit 204g/km of CO2. Both X3s will have standard stop-start function and operate in combination with a brake energy recuperation system. The X3 will also have a new electric power steering system for extra fuel saving. This feature may rob the X3 of steering feel as most electric steering somehow does this.
2011Perfomance New BMW-X3
2011Perfomance New BMW-X3
Apart from the powerful engine, the other engine options to be offered by the 2010 BMW X3 other than the standard model include a 2.5 liter version that produces power up to 184 hp at an angular speed of 6000 rpm and torque of 175 lb ft at an angular speed of 3500 rpm and a 3.0 liter Si model that produces power up to 260 hp at an angular speed of 6600 rpm and 225 lb ft at an angular speed of 2750 rpm.
