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Originally Posted by beammeupscottie
Thanks for your hard work! Looks like there is a go for production start in March....
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Thanks - it's been an interesting data set to follow.
Looking forward to March - as the competitive bar has risen during the past year, that magic 500HP number we've been hoping for as a minimum no longer seems far-fetched. I remember Franc Van Meel's comments about the engine in his introduction of the X3/4 back in Sep (
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1533447 ). At the 1:07-1:32 time marks he discusses it, indicating,
"First of all it's about the powertrain... and also it's going to exceed what you know from our competitors."
The 550HP SVR was already unveiled by that time, and considering it is probably the closest true form competitor to the X3, I'm curious if he really meant that literally. If so, a ZCP with a CFRP roof, less weight than the G01 M40i and this power would be a tough vehicle to beat. Period.
