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brissim · 05-07-2015, 05:58 PM

Following on from the release overnight (at least for us Aussies) of the details of the 3-Series LCI update, it will be interesting how long it takes before the two new petrol (gas) engines filter down/across to the X3.

As expected the LCI update included the new B58 engine to replace the N55 engine - with a change in moniker from 335i to 340i. But what was a little unexpected (at least to me) was the announcement of the replacement of the relatively short-lived N20 engine with the new B48 engine. As with the N20, the B48 will be available in two states of tune to be called the 320i and 330i.

Diesel engines for the 3-series remain much the same except for the upgrade of the N47 4-cylinder engine to the B47 that is already in Euro-spec X3s.

Interesting times ahead.

Tony

05-07-2015, 05:58 PM	#1
brissim Lieutenant 86 Rep 510 Posts Drives: X3 30d (2011 F25) - now sold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	New engines for the X3? Following on from the release overnight (at least for us Aussies) of the details of the 3-Series LCI update, it will be interesting how long it takes before the two new petrol (gas) engines filter down/across to the X3. As expected the LCI update included the new B58 engine to replace the N55 engine - with a change in moniker from 335i to 340i. But what was a little unexpected (at least to me) was the announcement of the replacement of the relatively short-lived N20 engine with the new B48 engine. As with the N20, the B48 will be available in two states of tune to be called the 320i and 330i. Diesel engines for the 3-series remain much the same except for the upgrade of the N47 4-cylinder engine to the B47 that is already in Euro-spec X3s. Interesting times ahead. Tony
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