Whats the fastest........ - XBimmers

cheesebag · 12-14-2011, 10:37 AM

Speed you've got your F25 up to? I know speed limits and speed cameras exist but there are still stretches of the Motorway network here in the UK that you can still "drive" (M6 Toll)

I'm obviously not advocating breaking the speed limit.... just curious

troggy1969 · 12-14-2011, 10:41 AM

All X3's are limited. 20D & 30D are limited to 130mph and the 35D to 150mph due to tyre spec. The question should be, who has hit the limiter!

I had a jap import a number of years ago and hit limiter within the first 10 miles of picking it up but it was only set an 180kph, 112mph. The limiter was removed the following day

cheesebag · 12-14-2011, 10:58 AM

Even I got 115 out of My Missus Peugeot diesel on the M6 toll but I see an awful lot of premium brands fly by. So has anyone hit the limiter?

sfax · 12-14-2011, 11:09 AM

I strongly recommend no-one replies with youtube proof!

ctski1 · 12-14-2011, 11:46 AM

Yup, 134mph in my new 28i on RT 9 in CT....

troggy1969 · 12-14-2011, 11:55 AM

Plenty of footage on you tube of F25's hitting the limiter, 210 kph. Haven't seen a 35D yet

cheesebag · 12-14-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

I strongly recommend no-one replies with youtube proof!

and then turn the camera on themselves!!!

E92LNGCGY · 12-14-2011, 12:46 PM

Haven't done it in the X3 because I'm waiting for it to arrive but I did 230kmh on a stretch of road here in Canada. The car doesn't have a limiter because of tune. If stock the limiter is set at 210kmh

troggy1969 · 12-14-2011, 01:02 PM

I guess all petrol X3's have 'V' rated tyres so are limited to 150mph or 240kph. The 20D and 30D have 'H' rated tyres. 130mph or 210 kph which is a little slow if you are in a hurry, even in the UK!!!!

sfax · 12-14-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troggy1969

I guess all petrol X3's have 'V' rated tyres so are limited to 150mph or 240kph. The 20D and 30D have 'H' rated tyres. 130mph or 210 kph which is a little slow if you are in a hurry, even in the UK!!!!

A little slow??? You get banned for at least 18 months for anything over a ton

I wouldn't trust the X3 at that speed. It's too tall and you get too much effect from air resistance and any wind. You can feel it moving around when it's windy much more than smaller cars.

xDrive35i · 12-14-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troggy1969

I guess all petrol X3's have 'V' rated tyres so are limited to 150mph or 240kph. The 20D and 30D have 'H' rated tyres. 130mph or 210 kph which is a little slow if you are in a hurry, even in the UK!!!!

On the contrary. The 28i offers standard 17" H-rated tires and 18" H-rated tires with the Sports Activity Package. The 35i offers standard 18" H-rated tires and 19" V-rated tires with the Sports Activity Package. With the package, the 35i is limited at 150 mph, not 130 mph.

ivanoski · 12-15-2011, 03:08 AM

still waiting to see an f25 2.0 diesel do a quarter mile

Lotus7 · 12-15-2011, 10:01 AM

Here's a You-Tube video of a 35i that almost pegs the speedo at 256 kph.
Considering that most X3 speedos read about 1.5% high, that still equates to 156mph. Top speed is achieved in 6th gear and it takes a full minute to get there.

For a plot of the acceleration of this 35i, (derived from the video) see: 35i acceleration graph.

From the acceleration graph, the shift points and the top speed, it appears that this particular 35i has been subject to a mild "tune" and probably has had the limiter removed.

AtlM5 · 01-05-2012, 02:32 PM

I highly doubt it had a tune...0-60 in 5 is possible considering xawd and the road vairiable..as for the top speed i think it was limited to 150 and seeing as my M5 is limited to 155 but will hit 186 I dont see a problem with the 156...but thats a good video thanks for the post

utcadman · 01-05-2012, 10:25 PM

The 5th gear acceleration is pretty impressive as well.

12-14-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
cheesebag Debadged and Alpine Weiss! Drives: 2012 F25 X3 Msport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cannock UK Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Whats the fastest........ Speed you've got your F25 up to? I know speed limits and speed cameras exist but there are still stretches of the Motorway network here in the UK that you can still "drive" (M6 Toll) I'm obviously not advocating breaking the speed limit.... just curious
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12-14-2011, 11:09 AM	#4
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12-14-2011, 12:46 PM	#8
E92LNGCGY Captain Drives: E92/F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	Haven't done it in the X3 because I'm waiting for it to arrive but I did 230kmh on a stretch of road here in Canada. The car doesn't have a limiter because of tune. If stock the limiter is set at 210kmh __________________ Looking to buy or sell property in Alberta? Drop me a line to see what I can do for you. Urban Realty - Leslie Ng - 403-807-6248 or leslieng168@gmail.com

12-15-2011, 10:01 AM	#13
Lotus7 Major Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: xxxx Posts: 1,041 iTrader: (0)	Here's a You-Tube video of a 35i that almost pegs the speedo at 256 kph. Considering that most X3 speedos read about 1.5% high, that still equates to 156mph. Top speed is achieved in 6th gear and it takes a full minute to get there. For a plot of the acceleration of this 35i, (derived from the video) see: 35i acceleration graph. From the acceleration graph, the shift points and the top speed, it appears that this particular 35i has been subject to a mild "tune" and probably has had the limiter removed. Last edited by Lotus7; 12-15-2011 at 10:14 AM.

01-05-2012, 02:32 PM	#14
AtlM5 Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	I highly doubt it had a tune...0-60 in 5 is possible considering xawd and the road vairiable..as for the top speed i think it was limited to 150 and seeing as my M5 is limited to 155 but will hit 186 I dont see a problem with the 156...but thats a good video thanks for the post __________________ 2006 BMW M5 2012 BMW X3 35i 2008 Acura TL 2005 Chevy 2500hd

12-14-2011, 10:41 AM	#2
troggy1969 Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 3.0D SE Bluewater Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Omagh uk Posts: 220 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 bmw X3 3.0D SE [0.00]	All X3's are limited. 20D & 30D are limited to 130mph and the 35D to 150mph due to tyre spec. The question should be, who has hit the limiter! I had a jap import a number of years ago and hit limiter within the first 10 miles of picking it up but it was only set an 180kph, 112mph. The limiter was removed the following day

12-14-2011, 10:58 AM	#3
cheesebag Debadged and Alpine Weiss! Drives: 2012 F25 X3 Msport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cannock UK Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Even I got 115 out of My Missus Peugeot diesel on the M6 toll but I see an awful lot of premium brands fly by. So has anyone hit the limiter?

12-14-2011, 11:46 AM	#5
ctski1 Private Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Yup, 134mph in my new 28i on RT 9 in CT....

12-14-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
troggy1969 Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 3.0D SE Bluewater Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Omagh uk Posts: 220 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 bmw X3 3.0D SE [0.00]	Plenty of footage on you tube of F25's hitting the limiter, 210 kph. Haven't seen a 35D yet

12-14-2011, 01:02 PM	#9
troggy1969 Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 3.0D SE Bluewater Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Omagh uk Posts: 220 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 bmw X3 3.0D SE [0.00]	I guess all petrol X3's have 'V' rated tyres so are limited to 150mph or 240kph. The 20D and 30D have 'H' rated tyres. 130mph or 210 kph which is a little slow if you are in a hurry, even in the UK!!!!

12-15-2011, 03:08 AM	#12
ivanoski F25 X3 2.0 Diesel Drives: 2012 BMW x3 20d 8SpdAUTO BLACK Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	still waiting to see an f25 2.0 diesel do a quarter mile

01-05-2012, 10:25 PM	#15
utcadman Private First Class Drives: 2011 X3 3.5i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Park City UT Posts: 112 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 3.5i [0.00]	The 5th gear acceleration is pretty impressive as well.

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