[Mako]

So we are probably 2 years away if it ever happens but what is the point if it's not going to have the M3 engine?

Rumors are a 350hp 1m variant or even just 340hp. Why not use the M3 engine and price it at $55k... Sure gas mileage will suck but its still the better option since the next m3 engine is 4 years away.

Personally I would love to see a 3.5L 6 with twin turbo at 400hp or 420... Maybe still getting 20mpg on average or high teens. 0-60 in 4.5. Wouldn't take sales away from a m3 or Xm5

[fedinand]

If I had a choice, I would choose the engine from the X6M/X5M…I'm dreaming, but that would be very nice in the X3M. Crappy gas mileage is easier to take with 550 HP

If it is going to be the N54 from the 335is, they should just call it the X3 xdrive 35is instead of the X3M.

[kmarei]

Originally Posted by fedinand

If it is going to be the N54 from the 335is, they should just call it the X3 xdrive 35is instead of the X3M.

Tell that to the guys who called it a 1M!