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Originally Posted by ///M-Cube
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Originally Posted by Mako
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Originally Posted by ///M-Cube
Hi guys, just want to let you know that the X3/X4 M get a new Engine with 2993ccm, Bi-Turbo and 480 HP (in Europe, don't know about the output in US). There will also be a Competition Version from the beginning with 510 HP.
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Where did this info come from? A while ago that was the prediction but then BMW hinted at only around 450-460.
It would make sense if they were able to boost it to 480 just to keep up with competition.
Alfa Stelvio 500hp
Jaguar svr 550hp
Merc AMG 469+hp
All with healthy torque as well
Although I expect the X3 to weigh a little less too based on base weights of all those cars (merc is a hog near 4500 lbs)
X3M rated at 480 by BMW could be closer to 520-525 in dyno testing. |
Some ///M Certified Dealers got an email this week with the question if they want to order one of those, they were just told the things i wrote in my other post and not more. Not even the colours.
In that email they also wrote the engine has 2993ccm, the current M4/M3 has 2979ccm, so i think that tis is a hint that the engine is new and not a blown up S55.
I can post again if i got some updates..
PS: 600NM of torque.. |
600nm a bit disappointing. So that's 442 ft lb
Guess it makes it even with stelvio but way behind Mercedes and Jaguar (516 and 505 torque)
Probably the difference in 6 vs 8 cyl