Worlds First Photo's F97 X3M in Alpine White Production Paint

Palbay · 03-15-2018, 09:49 AM

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Here you go......Full view.......F97 X3M in Alpine White Production Paint

X5MSD · 03-15-2018, 10:02 AM

Looking good
How long before we see it on sale
Want this bad

kozzi · 03-15-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Palbay

Here you go......Full view.......F97 X3M in Alpine White Production Paint

Thank you Palbay. Did you get a chance to hear how it sounds? Always appreciate your photos.

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Originally Posted by X5MSD

Looking good
How long before we see it on sale
Want this bad

Apparently Summer / Fall of 2019 as a 2020 model with a possible CP version at SOP or the year after in 2021.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=901686

This is starting to take shape nicely although IMO, it is missing some of the aggressive characteristics one comes to expect from M vehicles.

I'm in the same boat. Want bad! There are a bunch of folks that have been waiting a long time for this one.

yllwwgn · 03-15-2018, 11:03 AM

Thanks Palbay! I have to know those tire sizes... I swear they look like a 255/45r20 285/40r20 mix. Hmmm....

Kief · 03-16-2018, 10:39 AM

And the first pics with production M side mirrors (sorry M2 fans

) and what appears to be an M specific rear wing!!

FSociety · 03-16-2018, 11:43 AM

+1 kozzi its seriously missing some aggressiveness !!! A LOT of it

ZHPsedan · 03-19-2018, 08:41 AM

Little odd that this one has the base headlights.

Saphirschwarz · 03-21-2018, 11:48 AM

hum....about those trunk spoilers....

ando · 03-21-2018, 11:50 AM

Looks great. Do you think the M will have wider fenders than the M40i?

M3_WC · 03-21-2018, 11:52 AM

Looks narrow, hoping it gets those fender extensions similar to the X5M and wider wheel/tire setup.

sor · 03-21-2018, 11:56 AM

I'm sure this has been rehashed a bunch of times, but anyone know why it's an "F" series when it is clearly built on the G series platform? Same with the new "G30 M5".

JustTheNorm · 03-21-2018, 11:56 AM

It's funny they still cover the BMW emblem. I'd rather buy an X3M than an X5M. Or I just get an X3 M40i.

sor · 03-21-2018, 11:58 AM

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It's funny they still cover the BMW emblem. I'd rather buy an X3M than an X5M. Or I just get an X3 M40i.

Maybe they want you to wonder if it's an Alpina?

JustTheNorm · 03-21-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sor

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Originally Posted by JustTheNorm

It's funny they still cover the BMW emblem. I'd rather buy an X3M than an X5M. Or I just get an X3 M40i.

Maybe they want you to wonder if it's an Alpina?

Mmmmm... good point.

Mako · 03-21-2018, 12:10 PM

love seeing the M Mirrors! not sure on that rear spoiler, yikes! probably would look okay with CF roof and on X4M.

Seats look wrapped up, could they be M seats and not the ones shown previously? really hope so

GOLFFRR · 03-21-2018, 12:36 PM

nice!

Mrida335 · 03-21-2018, 12:38 PM

I think the OP maybe mis designated as an F97. It's clearly based on the G platform and would have to be to keep in line with the model lineup. Manufacturing parts, processes, and methods plus the weight savings just between the F and G series would not be something Bmw would silo.

Glassjaw047 · 03-21-2018, 12:54 PM

Is it just me or does it look like the rear shoots make this car look so small and pinched like a X1? It's messing with my eyes right now!

Yeineken · 03-21-2018, 12:55 PM

Anyone know the speculative price range on these yet?

Mako · 03-21-2018, 01:12 PM

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Anyone know the speculative price range on these yet?

$80k loaded.

Starting around $70k

US pricing.
Figure $15k more than how you would build a X3 M40i

M3 Adjuster · 03-21-2018, 01:43 PM

dmboone25 Yep.. if it's gotta have flappy paddles.. this will do.

M3 Adjuster · 03-21-2018, 01:44 PM

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Little odd that this one has the base headlights.

for test driving at night? Why would they waste a set of the top of the line lamps on a WERKSTESTWAGEN that will eventually be CRUSHED ?

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